sábado, 30 de abril de 2011

1977 Tour June 17th - 26th

Elvis In Concert June 17th - 26th 1977

Beginning June 19th both RCA and CBS-TV technicians were on hand to record several if not all of this tour for an "Anniversary Special" the broadcast date would be in September to coincide with Elvis' first appearance on CBS-TV in 1956 on the Ed Sullivan Show on September 9th 1956. At this time the show was being called "Elvis Presley Live" CBS-TV reportedly paid Elvis $1 Million for the privilege of following him around on his tour and for the right to air the show.

Springfield, MO   June 17th  E/S
Sundial
State University            
9,000   
           
Kansas City, MO   June 18th  E/S         Audio
Introduction; 2001 Theme ;C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Blue Christmas; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Big Boss Man; Love Me; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know/Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++
King Of Spades
Kemper Arena                        
17,000

Omaha, NE         June 19th  E/S              CD's As I Leave You/Candid Elvis On Camera

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Love Me; Fairytale; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Jailhouse Rock; How Great Thou Art; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Drum Solo/Bass Guitar Solo/Piano Solo/I Really Don't Want To Know/Electric Clarinet Solo/Joe Guercio's Orchestra Solo; Hurt; Hound Dog; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++++
Sundial
Civic Auditorium                    
10,604      

Lincoln, NE       June 20th  E/S            Audio

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Love Me Tender; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; Unchained Melody; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++
Sundial
Persian Municipal Auditorium        
7,500

Rapid City, SD    June 21st  E/S CD-R  Let Me Go Home Lord 
 
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; Hawaiian Wedding Song; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/I Really Don't Want To Know; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++++
Sundial                                
Rushmore Civic Centre
10,000


Sioux Falls, SD   June 22nd  E/S
Sundial
Sioux Falls Arena  
7,911      

Des Moines, IA    June 23rd  E/S Audio
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; Danny Boy/Walk With Me (S. Nielson); Blue Suede Shoes; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know/Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; Elvis introduces his father, and Sound engineers; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial
Veteran's Memorial Coliseum    
11,000   

Ronnie Tutt leaves the band after this show due to family problems, and is replaced by The Sweet Inspiration's drummer. Then by Larry Londin on the final two nights of the tour.
     
Madison, WC       June 24th E/S Audio
Introduction By J.D & The Stamps & The Sweet Inspirations; 2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/ Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/ It's Now Or Never; One Night + False Start; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Love Me Tender; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Sundial
Dade County Coliseum                
10,000

On his way home to the hotel after this show Elvis has his limo driver stop at a gas station where he notices the attendant being beat up by two youths, Officer Thomas McCarthy in his report states "Elvis was ready to fight, that's the bad part". But the youths immediately subsided when they realised who was standing before them, Elvis then posed for pictures with them.

Cincinnati, OH    June 25th E/S  CD Since Cincinnati
Gospel Songs By The Stamps; Hot, Hot Sunday; If You Leave Me Now (Sweet Inspirations); 2001 Theme; C, C Rider; Dialogue; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode; I Really Don't Want To Know/Introduction Of Vernon On Stage; Unchained Melody; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++
Sundial
Riverfront Coliseum 
16,795

Indianapolis, IN  June 26th  E/S               CD Elvis Adios

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Release Me; I Can't Stop Loving You; Bridge Over Troubled Water; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/Johnny B.Goode/I Really Don't Want To Know; Hurt; Hound Dog; Closing Theme
Sound +++-
Sundial                                
Market Square Arena                
18,000

After the performance, Elvis returned to Memphis, arriving before dawn on the 27th June.

INDIANAPOLIS
The Indianapolis Star:
Elvis performs in true Presley style before 18,000
By Rita Rose
Elvis looks great and Elvis sounds great!" exclaimed comedian Jackie Kahane to 18,OOO enthusiastic, sweaty-palmed fans at Market Square Arena last night.
And Indianapolis once again prepared to great royalty-the hip-swivelling singer who has been called the King of rock 'n' roll since the Mid-1950s.
Elvis. His name was everywhere: on posters, buttons, souvenir books, T-shirts, hats, and homemade clothes that proclaimed with personal touches, admiration for a man idolised by millions.
The big question was, of course, had he lost weight? His last concert here, nearly 2 years ago found Elvis overweight, sick and prone to give a lethargic performance. As the lights in the Arena was turned down after intermission, you could feel a silent plea rippling through the audience: Please, Elvis, don't be fat.
And then he appeared, in a gold and white Jumpsuit and white boots, bounding onstage with energy that was a relief to everyone. At 42, Elvis is still carrying around some excess baggage on his mid-section, but it didn't stop him from giving a performance in true Presley style.
His opening number, the audience-grabbing C.C. Rider," got his portion of the show off to a flash-bulb-popping, hand-clapping start. His Amen," in which he encouraged everyone to lap and sing along, seemed to bring everyone together, as did "Jailhouse Rock" and "I got a woman."
His older numbers seemed to draw more applause, although just about everything he did created mass hysteria, especially his "leg jerks." (In case you have never seen Elvis, this particular manoeuvre consist of one singer, standing perfectly still with his legs apart, then making his legs ripple like jelly, completing the action with moving first one leg and then the other brumptly to each side.)
Elvis has limited his karate movements, but the stances he takes with his guitar generated screams and shrieks from delighted fans. One of his best numbers, we feel, was "It's Now Or Never," followed by a medley of his hits. He also offered "This Time You Gave Me A Mountain," and "Fairytale," plus several others. He also did his famous "I uh, we uh, well, well, well, well, well, well" monologue, which seems to turn dyed-in-the- rood Elvis fans on. He coveted scarves, tossed into the audience after gracing the singer's neck, caused mad scrambles by the stage as he got rid of them just about as fast as they were put around his neck. The fans were well-behaved, considering the usual amperes that take place at rock concerts.
The first half of the show consisted of the usual stuff - the Stamps singing, Jackie Kahane with his Elvis jokes, and The Sweet Inspirations in song. But we'll mention them only briefly, since most fans just want read about the King.
The packed Arena was indication enough that Elvis is still as popular as ever. Well, well, well, well!

On the 13th July Elvis buys Ginger a Triumph sports car. On the 31st Dick Grob brings Lisa Marie from Los Angeles for a two-week visit, going home just prior to Elvis' next tour. "Elvis What Happened?" is published
August 15th Elvis visits the dentist at 10:30pm, Elvis and Ginger return to Graceland soon after midnight.
Elvis plays racquetball with Billy Smith but this is short lived and Elvis plays a few gospel and old country tunes on the piano. Elvis then retires taking a few painkillers for his toothache; a few hours later he takes some more. In the morning his aunt Delta gives Elvis some more pain killers for his toothache, Elvis tells her he plans to get up around 7:00pm. Ginger awakes at around 1:30pm she notices Elvis is not in bed and then finds him in the bathroom slumped on the floor. An ambulance rushes Elvis to the hospital, where all efforts fail to revive him, and his death is recorded at 3:30pm. An autopsy is scheduled for 7:00pm, but long before it's completed the press report has died of "cardiac arrhythmia due to an undetermined heartbeat. Because the results of the autopsy will remain private for 50 years the real cause of Elvis' death will rage on for years.

The Tour That Never Took Place

Portland, Maine August 17th  E/S
Portland, Maine August 18th  E/S
Utica, New York August 19th  E/S
Syracuse, New York August 20th  E/S
Hartford, Connecticut August 21st  E/S
Uniondale, New York August 22nd  E/S
Lexington, Kentucky August 23rd  E/S
Roanoke, Virginia August 24th  E/S
Fayette, Tennessee August 25th  E/S
Asheville, North Carolina August 26th  E/S
Memphis, Tennessee August 27th  E/S
Memphis, Tennessee August 28th  E/S

On August 17th Vernon asks Larry Geller and Charlie Hodge to fix Elvis' hair, and Vernon insists there will be a viewing of the body so the fans who have gathered will get a chance to pay there last respects, but only a few get the chance as the numbers grow at the gates and surrounding area out side Graceland. At 2:00pm on the 18th a service is held in the living room at Graceland, because of contributions by J.D Sumner and others the service goes well over the 30 minutes secluded for the service. Elvis is then taken to Forest Hill Cemetery where another brief service takes place.

Elvis leaves the stage 
for the last time

viernes, 29 de abril de 2011

1977 Tour June 17th - 26th

Elvis In Concert June 17th - 26th 1977

Beginning June 19th both RCA and CBS-TV technicians were on hand to record several if not all of this tour for an "Anniversary Special" the broadcast date would be in September to coincide with Elvis' first appearance on CBS-TV in 1956 on the Ed Sullivan Show on September 9th 1956. At this time the show was being called "Elvis Presley Live" CBS-TV reportedly paid Elvis $1 Million for the privilege of following him around on his tour and for the right to air the show.

Springfield, MO   June 17th  E/S
Sundial
State University            
9,000   
           
Kansas City, MO   June 18th  E/S         Audio
Introduction; 2001 Theme ;C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Blue Christmas; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Big Boss Man; Love Me; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know/Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++
King Of Spades
Kemper Arena                        
17,000

Omaha, NE         June 19th  E/S              CD's As I Leave You/Candid Elvis On Camera

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Love Me; Fairytale; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Jailhouse Rock; How Great Thou Art; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Drum Solo/Bass Guitar Solo/Piano Solo/I Really Don't Want To Know/Electric Clarinet Solo/Joe Guercio's Orchestra Solo; Hurt; Hound Dog; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++++
Sundial
Civic Auditorium                    
10,604      

Lincoln, NE       June 20th  E/S            Audio

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Love Me Tender; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; Unchained Melody; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++
Sundial
Persian Municipal Auditorium        
7,500

Rapid City, SD    June 21st  E/S CD-R  Let Me Go Home Lord 
 
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; Hawaiian Wedding Song; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/I Really Don't Want To Know; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++++
Sundial                                
Rushmore Civic Centre
10,000


Sioux Falls, SD   June 22nd  E/S
Sundial
Sioux Falls Arena  
7,911      

Des Moines, IA    June 23rd  E/S Audio
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; Danny Boy/Walk With Me (S. Nielson); Blue Suede Shoes; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know/Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; Elvis introduces his father, and Sound engineers; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial
Veteran's Memorial Coliseum    
11,000   

Ronnie Tutt leaves the band after this show due to family problems, and is replaced by The Sweet Inspiration's drummer. Then by Larry Londin on the final two nights of the tour.
     
Madison, WC       June 24th E/S Audio
Introduction By J.D & The Stamps & The Sweet Inspirations; 2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/ Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/ It's Now Or Never; One Night + False Start; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Love Me Tender; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Sundial
Dade County Coliseum                
10,000

On his way home to the hotel after this show Elvis has his limo driver stop at a gas station where he notices the attendant being beat up by two youths, Officer Thomas McCarthy in his report states "Elvis was ready to fight, that's the bad part". But the youths immediately subsided when they realised who was standing before them, Elvis then posed for pictures with them.

Cincinnati, OH    June 25th E/S  CD Since Cincinnati
Gospel Songs By The Stamps; Hot, Hot Sunday; If You Leave Me Now (Sweet Inspirations); 2001 Theme; C, C Rider; Dialogue; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode; I Really Don't Want To Know/Introduction Of Vernon On Stage; Unchained Melody; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++
Sundial
Riverfront Coliseum 
16,795

Indianapolis, IN  June 26th  E/S               CD Elvis Adios

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Release Me; I Can't Stop Loving You; Bridge Over Troubled Water; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/Johnny B.Goode/I Really Don't Want To Know; Hurt; Hound Dog; Closing Theme
Sound +++-
Sundial                                
Market Square Arena                
18,000

After the performance, Elvis returned to Memphis, arriving before dawn on the 27th June.

INDIANAPOLIS
The Indianapolis Star:
Elvis performs in true Presley style before 18,000
By Rita Rose
Elvis looks great and Elvis sounds great!" exclaimed comedian Jackie Kahane to 18,OOO enthusiastic, sweaty-palmed fans at Market Square Arena last night.
And Indianapolis once again prepared to great royalty-the hip-swivelling singer who has been called the King of rock 'n' roll since the Mid-1950s.
Elvis. His name was everywhere: on posters, buttons, souvenir books, T-shirts, hats, and homemade clothes that proclaimed with personal touches, admiration for a man idolised by millions.
The big question was, of course, had he lost weight? His last concert here, nearly 2 years ago found Elvis overweight, sick and prone to give a lethargic performance. As the lights in the Arena was turned down after intermission, you could feel a silent plea rippling through the audience: Please, Elvis, don't be fat.
And then he appeared, in a gold and white Jumpsuit and white boots, bounding onstage with energy that was a relief to everyone. At 42, Elvis is still carrying around some excess baggage on his mid-section, but it didn't stop him from giving a performance in true Presley style.
His opening number, the audience-grabbing C.C. Rider," got his portion of the show off to a flash-bulb-popping, hand-clapping start. His Amen," in which he encouraged everyone to lap and sing along, seemed to bring everyone together, as did "Jailhouse Rock" and "I got a woman."
His older numbers seemed to draw more applause, although just about everything he did created mass hysteria, especially his "leg jerks." (In case you have never seen Elvis, this particular manoeuvre consist of one singer, standing perfectly still with his legs apart, then making his legs ripple like jelly, completing the action with moving first one leg and then the other brumptly to each side.)
Elvis has limited his karate movements, but the stances he takes with his guitar generated screams and shrieks from delighted fans. One of his best numbers, we feel, was "It's Now Or Never," followed by a medley of his hits. He also offered "This Time You Gave Me A Mountain," and "Fairytale," plus several others. He also did his famous "I uh, we uh, well, well, well, well, well, well" monologue, which seems to turn dyed-in-the- rood Elvis fans on. He coveted scarves, tossed into the audience after gracing the singer's neck, caused mad scrambles by the stage as he got rid of them just about as fast as they were put around his neck. The fans were well-behaved, considering the usual amperes that take place at rock concerts.
The first half of the show consisted of the usual stuff - the Stamps singing, Jackie Kahane with his Elvis jokes, and The Sweet Inspirations in song. But we'll mention them only briefly, since most fans just want read about the King.
The packed Arena was indication enough that Elvis is still as popular as ever. Well, well, well, well!

On the 13th July Elvis buys Ginger a Triumph sports car. On the 31st Dick Grob brings Lisa Marie from Los Angeles for a two-week visit, going home just prior to Elvis' next tour. "Elvis What Happened?" is published
August 15th Elvis visits the dentist at 10:30pm, Elvis and Ginger return to Graceland soon after midnight.
Elvis plays racquetball with Billy Smith but this is short lived and Elvis plays a few gospel and old country tunes on the piano. Elvis then retires taking a few painkillers for his toothache; a few hours later he takes some more. In the morning his aunt Delta gives Elvis some more pain killers for his toothache, Elvis tells her he plans to get up around 7:00pm. Ginger awakes at around 1:30pm she notices Elvis is not in bed and then finds him in the bathroom slumped on the floor. An ambulance rushes Elvis to the hospital, where all efforts fail to revive him, and his death is recorded at 3:30pm. An autopsy is scheduled for 7:00pm, but long before it's completed the press report has died of "cardiac arrhythmia due to an undetermined heartbeat. Because the results of the autopsy will remain private for 50 years the real cause of Elvis' death will rage on for years.

The Tour That Never Took Place

Portland, Maine August 17th  E/S
Portland, Maine August 18th  E/S
Utica, New York August 19th  E/S
Syracuse, New York August 20th  E/S
Hartford, Connecticut August 21st  E/S
Uniondale, New York August 22nd  E/S
Lexington, Kentucky August 23rd  E/S
Roanoke, Virginia August 24th  E/S
Fayette, Tennessee August 25th  E/S
Asheville, North Carolina August 26th  E/S
Memphis, Tennessee August 27th  E/S
Memphis, Tennessee August 28th  E/S

On August 17th Vernon asks Larry Geller and Charlie Hodge to fix Elvis' hair, and Vernon insists there will be a viewing of the body so the fans who have gathered will get a chance to pay there last respects, but only a few get the chance as the numbers grow at the gates and surrounding area out side Graceland. At 2:00pm on the 18th a service is held in the living room at Graceland, because of contributions by J.D Sumner and others the service goes well over the 30 minutes secluded for the service. Elvis is then taken to Forest Hill Cemetery where another brief service takes place.

1977 Tour May 20th - June 2nd

Elvis In Concert May 20th - June 2nd 1977

Elvis only had seventeen days off before he was on the road for the fourth time in 1977. Every show on this tour Elvis wore the Sundial Jumpsuit.

Knoxville, TN     May 20th  E/S Audio                             
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; How Great Thou Art; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Funny How Times Slip Away; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial                                
University Of Tennessee
13,000      

Louisville, KY    May 21st  E/S Audio    
                                                                              
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Heartbreak Hotel;; Funny How Times Slip Away; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Sundial
Freedom Hall
18,000                        

Largo, MD         May 22nd  E/S CD ...Tonight 8:30pm
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; Funny How Times Slip Away; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Dialogue; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Danny Boy/Walk With Me(S. Nielson); Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++-
Sundial                                
Capital Centre       
13,000  
    
This show Elvis left the stage for over 20 minutes, while Charlie Hodge took over, upon returning Elvis said he had twisted his ankle and that he had the call of nature.              

Providence, RI    May 23rd  E/S Audio                                                                     
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Don't Be Cruel; Funny How Times Slip Away; My Way; Intro.'s/Early Morning Rain/Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love 
Sound +-
Sundial
Civic Centre                       
13,500

Augusta, MN       May 24th  E/S Audio  
                           
C, C Rider/Never Been To Spain(Part); I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Heartbreak Hotel; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +-
Sundial                                             
Civic Centre    
                  
Rochester, NY     May 25th  E/S CD Jailhouse Rock Man In Concert

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain: Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Trying To Get To You; Danny Boy/ Walk With Me(S. Nielson); One Night; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/ School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++                                                               
Sundial                                
County War Memorial                 
10,000     
 
BONUS TRACKS-: Carlo Channing Presents "Pure Elvis" In Spanish Eyes - The US Air Force Presents Wolfman Jack Radio Show "Steamroller Blues"
 
Binghamton, NY May 26th E/S CD Unchained Elvis

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Why Me Lord; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love 
Sound ++++
Sundial

Binghamton, NY   May 27th E/S Audio
                             
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Blue Suede Shoes; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Heartbreak Hotel; Bridge Over Troubled Water; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Love Me Tender; Introductions/What'd I Say/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +
Sundial

Philadelphia, PA  May 28th  E/S CD Philadelphia '77 
                            
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; My Way; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions & Solo/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Sundial                               
The Spectrum                        
18,850

Baltimore, MD     May 29th  E/S CD Send Me The Light-I Need It Bad

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Blue Christmas; Heartbreak Hotel; Love Me; Jailhouse Rock; You Gave Me A Mountain; Danny Boy/Walk With Me(S. Nielson); Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Walk That Lonesome Road(Stamps); My Heavenly Father(K. Westmoreland); Introductions By Charlie Hodge/Early Morning Rain/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Help Me; Unchained Melody; Blue Suede Shoes; The Wonder Of You(1 Line); One Night; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Can't Help Falling In love
Sound +++
Sundial
Civic Centre
12,841


NB 4 Shows Cancelled in March were added on to this tour
Jacksonville, FL  May 30th  E/S  Audio
First part missing; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock with false start; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Solo's/I Really Don't Want To Know; Introductions/Solo's/Hail, Hail Rock'n'Roll; Hurt; Hound Dog; Dialogue; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++
Sundial                                
Coliseum                            
10,300      

Baton Rouge, LA   May 31st  E/S Audio 
                                                                    
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode and Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know and Solos/School Days; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial
Louisiana State University          
15,000
 
Macon, GA         June 1st  E/S Audio 
                                                                    
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; My Way; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Danny Boy/Walk With Me (S Nielson); Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode and solos/School Days; My Heavenly Father (K. Westmoreland) Hound Dog (Cut); Big Boss Man; Can't Help Falling In Love (Cut)
Sound +-
Sundial
Coliseum   
10,242
 
Mobile, AL        June 2nd  E/S Audio        
                     
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Help Me; American Trilogy; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode and Solos/I Really Don't Want To Know and Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial                                
Municipal Auditorium                
11,000    
  
Following the show Elvis returned to Memphis, for only fifteen days before he was back on the road once more

1977 Tour April 21st - May 3rd

Elvis In Concert April 21st - May 3rd

On the 4th April the Colonel adds the cancelled concerts to the end of the fourth tour scheduled for 1977. Three weeks later Elvis was back on the road again for the third time in 1977  

Greensboro, NC    April 21st  E/S Audio                                                                     
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Fever; My Way; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Funny How Times Slip Away; How Great Thou Art; (Part Only).. Incomplete.
Sound ++
Sundial
Coliseum                            
16,565      

Detroit, MI       April 22nd  E/S Audio  
                           
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Blue Christmas; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Fever; My Way; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial                                
14,500      
Olympia Stadium                     

Toledo, OH        April 23rd  E/S Audio/CD Goodbye Memphis

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; *O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; *Little Sister; *Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; *And I Love You So; *Fever; *Polk Salad Annie; *My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/*School Days; *Hurt; *Hound Dog; *Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++/* = ++++++  * = Available On Soundboard "Goodbye Memphis"
Sundial                                
University Of Toledo Continental Hall
9,800

Felton continues to record Elvis' shows, releasing "Unchained Melody" and Little Darling" on the next album "Moody Blue"

Ann Arbor, MI    April 24th  E/S CD A Profile Disc 4  
             
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; *If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; *Trying To Get To You; *O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; *Little Sister; *Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; *Help Me; *My Way; *Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode & Solos/Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll; *Hurt; *Hound Dog; *Unchained Melody; *Little Darlin'; *Can't Help Falling In Love
Soundboard +++++ NB Only * = Tracks Available
King Of Spades                         
Crisler Arena                       
12,000


Saginaw, MI       April 25th  E/S CD Greetings From Saginaw         
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; *If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Heartbreak Hotel; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/Johnny B.Goode/Solo/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Dialogue; Hawaiian Wedding Song; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
King Of Spades                         
Saginaw Civic Centre                
7,197

RCA were on hand at most of these shows again trying to get new material for the Album "Moody Blue" and managed to use "Unchained Melody & Little Darling" from Ann Arbor on the 24th and * If You Love Me Let Me Know" from Saginaw on the 25th again it's not know how many concerts were recorded in there entirety.

Kalamazoo, MI     April 26th  E/S Audio                                                                                  
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale(Attempted); If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's  Now Or Never; Big Boss Man; Heartbreak Hotel; Blue Suede Shoes; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/School Days; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Sundial
Wings Stadium  
7,500                    

Milwaukee, WC    April 27th  E/S Audio   
                                                                  
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Solos; Hurt + reprise; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +-
Sundial
Milwaukee Arena                    
11,854

Felton continues to record selectively trough to the end of this tour, on this date Elvis pays $5,000 to settle a law suit that Beverly Albrecq originally brought in 1973 when she suffered a broken ankle in a karate demonstration in Elvis Las Vegas suite. 

Green Bay, WI     April 28th  E/S Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Introductions/School Days; Hawaiian Wedding Song; Hound Dog; Funny How Times Slip Away; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++-
Sundial
Brown County Veterans Memorial       
6,532


Duluth, MN April 29th  E/S CD A Day In Duluth
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Dialogue; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Bridge Over Troubled Water; Big Boss Man; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/Delta Lady - James Burton Solo/School Days; Hurt with false start; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
King Of Spades
Arena                               
7,755

St. Paul, MN      April 30th  E/S   Audio  
                                                                   
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Rip It Up(Part); Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; My Way; Hound Dog; My Heavenly Father(K. Westmoreland); Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain & Solos; The Wonder Of You; Blue Suede Shoes; Hawaiian Wedding Song; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial
17,000  
Civic Centre 
                      
Chicago, IL       May 1st  E/S Audio  
                                                                   
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Dialogue; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To you; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/School Days; Hurt + reprise; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
King Of Spades
Chicago Stadium                     
20,000      

Chicago, IL       May 2nd  E/S Audio   
                                                                  
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain;/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++-
Sundial
Chicago Stadium                     
19,600      

Saginaw, MI       May 3rd  E/S Audio     
                                                                
That's All Right; Trouble; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Hound Dog; Trying To Get To You; Jailhouse Rock; My Way; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/ Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Love Me Tender; Why Me Lord; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/ What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Mystery Train/Tiger Man; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial
Saginaw Civic Centre
7,197

Following the concert Elvis returned to Memphis. It was reported Elvis made over $800,000 after all his expenses were paid for this tou

1977 Tour March 23rd - April 3rd

Elvis In Concert March 23rd - April 3rd

Elvis' second concert tour of 1977. Elvis arrived in Phoenix a little after midnight, it's also reported that Elvis had lost a lot of weight, but began to tire towards the end of the first show in Tempe, that night.

Tempe, AZ         March 23rd  E/S Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; My Way; Jailhouse Rock; You Gave Me A Mountain; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; How Great Thou Art; Introductions Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Fever; Can't Help Falling In love
Sound +-
Sundial                                
Arizona State University            
14,047      


Amarillo, TX      March 24th  E/S
King Of Spades
Civic Centre                        
7,389

Norman OK         March 25th  E/S Audio                                                                     
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Funny How Times Slip Away; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Love Me; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Fever; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love....
Sound ++
Sundial
University Of Oklahoma
11,415    
  
After the disappointing recording sessions at Graceland in October and the cancelled session in January, Felton Jarvis. Needing to come up with new material for forthcoming releases rents an eight-track machine and begins to record Elvis on Tour. Because almost Elvis' entire live repertoire has been released previously Felton suggests titles for Elvis to try, but Elvis doesn't go out of his way to try anything new.

Norman, OK        March 26th  E/S           Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Help Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Love Me Tender; Blue Suede Shoes; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Fever; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; Blue Christmas; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/ What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++-
King Of Spades
University Of Oklahoma              
14,500  
    

Abilene, TX       March 27th  E/S   Audio
C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; That's All Right; Are You Lonesome Tonight; My Way; Fever; How Great Thou Art; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Solos/Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll; Hurt; Hound Dog; Elvis talks about being nervous on stage; Danny Boy/Walk With Me (S. Nielsen) Blue Suede Shoes; Lawdy Miss Clawdy; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial                                
Taylor County Coliseum              
7,500 

Felton records "Trying To Get To You", "That's All Right", "My Way" and "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" at this show.   

Austin, TX        March 28th  E/S CD-R Elvis Slips Into Ausin
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; That's All Right; Steamroller Blues; Help Me; Fever; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/Johnny B. Goode/ Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
King Of Spades
Municipal Auditorium               
6,000     
  

Alexandria, LA    March 29th  E/S CD The Event     
                 
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Blue Suede Shoes; Fever; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/SolosHail, Hail Rock'n'Roll; Why Me Lord; *Bosom Of Abraham/You Better Run; How Great Thou Art; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +++
Sundial                                
Rapids Parish Coliseum             
15,000      
*= Available on CD "…And Elvis For Dessert" SOUNDBOARD

Alexandria, LA   March 30th  E/S Audio/CD By Special Request
*Love Me; *If You Love Me Let Me Know; *You Gave Me A Mountain; *Jailhouse Rock; *O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never *Little Sister; *Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Fever; Love Me Tender; Introductions & Solos/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Solos/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; *Danny Boy/Walk With Me (S. Nielson); *Blue Suede Shoes; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-/* =++++++ Available On CD Only
King Of Spades                         
Rapid's Parish Coliseum             
15,000


Baton Rouge, LA March 31st  E/S CANCELLED
Mobile, AL April 1st  E/S CANCELLED
Macon, GA April 2nd  E/S CANCELLED
Jacksonville, FL April 3rd  E/S CANCELLED
Elvis' show in Baton Rouge. Was going ahead all the band and singers were there the audience was there, but Elvis never got out of bed, it was announced during the intermission that the remainder of the concert was cancelled. Elvis' final three shows were also cancelled and would be rescheduled All concerts were sold out. Elvis returned to Memphis with his doctor, and checked into hospital but checked himself out after only five days.

1977 Tour February 12th - 21st

Elvis In Concert 1977

Following his end of 1976 tour, Elvis spent a week in Palm Springs before returning to Memphis, in late January Elvis flew to Nashville for a recording session, after three days, without even setting foot in the studio, Elvis returned to Memphis. Dates for the Session were January 20th - 24th. Songs reported as being down for recording were: - That's What You Do To Me (Bob Morrison); Energy (Bob Morrison); Rainy Night In Georgia (Tony Joe White); Day By Day (Dennis Linde); Let Me On (Layng Martine Jr.); Yes I Do (Alan Rush). A week later RCA turned up at Elvis' home in Memphis, with their equipment for another recording session. But another three days went by without Elvis even coming down stairs to record. This would be the last time RCA or Elvis made an attempt to do some studio work.  Elvis started his first tour of 1977 in Florida, on the 12th. Elvis hired 25 off duty West Palm Beach policemen as extra bodyguards while in South Florida.

Hollywood, FL     February 12th  E/S CD Hot Time In Miami
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Boy; May Way; Little Sister; Help Me; Polk Salad Annie; Introduction/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Funny How Times Slip Away; Wooden Heart; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Indian Feather                         
Ca. Sportatorium                   
15,500


West Palm Beach, FL   February 13th  E/SAudio

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Little Sister*(part); You Gave Me A Mountain*; Blue Suede Shoes*; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never*; My Way*; All Shook Up*; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel*; And I Love You So*; Fever**; Introductions/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Blueberry Hill*/ Solos/Love Letters/Hail, Hail Rock'n'Roll; Hurt*; Hound Dog*; Danny Boy/ Walk With Me**(S, Neilsen); Jailhouse Rock*; Can't Help Falling In Love*
Sound ++
Blue Rainbow                                                             
Auditorium
7000

**= On Soundboard A Profile Disc 4
*= On Soundboard "Elvis Coming On Strong"
RCA Officials started to record only parts of Elvis Concerts probably all of Elvis' concerts of 1977 have been recorded by the sound engineers, but only a handful have been recorded in their entirety as recent bootleg CD's have shown, RCA's idea being they knew Elvis repertoire wasn't changing all that much, and didn't want to waist tape, so they recorded segments of the shows hoping Elvis would do an outstanding version of a song that he was known for doing or on the off chance re sang something completely new and could be used on a forth coming RCA record release. 


St, Petersburg, FL  February 14th  E/S Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Guadalajara (Part); All Shook Up; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Fever; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Blueberry Hill/ Love Letters/Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll; Hurt; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love.
Sound +++                                                                
Blue Rainbow                           
Bay Front Centre                    
8,335 

NB  "Danny Boy & Walk With Me" were also recorded during this show and are Available on Soundboard (A Profile Disc 4)

Orlando, FL       February 15th  E/S Audio

C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Help Me; Big Boss Man; My Way + reprise; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Solos/Love Letters/ School Days; Hurt + reprise; Hound Dog; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +-
Indian Feather
Sports Stadium    
                  
After the show Elvis and his entourage spent four hours at Disney World. The tab came to around $60,000

Montgomery, AL    February 16th  E/S Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain*; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never*; Little Sister*; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel*; Polk Salad Annie* - **; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/ Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt*; Hound Dog*; Where No One Stands Alone* - **; Unchained Melody* - **; Can't Help Falling In Love* - **
Sound +-                                                                
Blue Rainbow                           
Garretti Coliseum                   
10,928

* = Available on Soundboard "Elvis Coming On Strong"
** =Tracks Available On Soundboard "Moody Blue & Other Great Performances" with luck RCA managed to record "Where No One Stands Alone" but it had to wait for the bootleggers to release it.


Savannah, GA      February 17th  E/S CD Savannah 77

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; Jailhouse Rock; You Gave Me A Mountain; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Trying To Get To You; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++-
Sundial                               
Civic Centre                        
8,052

 
Columbia, SC      February 18th  E/S CD Release Me
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To you; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; Are You Lonesome Tonight; That's All Right; My Way; Release Me; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/ Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +-
Indian Feather                         
Carolina Stadium
20,000

Johnson City, TN  February 19th  E/S Audio

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; If You Love Me Let Me Know; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/ What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/Love Letters; Hurt + reprise; Danny Boy/Walk With Me (Nielson); Polk Salad Annie; Elvis Introduces the new Miss Tennessee; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++ +-
King Of Spades
Civic Centre Freedom Hall      
7,000

Charlotte, NC     February 20th  E/S Audio
                             
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Dialogue; Little Sister; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; My Way; Moody Blue (ATTEMPED); How Great Thou Art; Introductions/ Solos/ Early Morning Rain/ What'd I Say/ Johnny B.Goode/Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt + Reprise; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody with false start; Can't Help Falling In Love...
Sound +-
Sundial                                
Coliseum                            
12,000

RCA were on hand to record the two Charlotte shows, this could be one of the reasons Elvis tried to do "Moody Blue" on the 20th Elvis attempted it but failed, Elvis blamed the band. The following night Elvis tried again, with a little more success. But their was no rehearsals done knowing RCA were going to record the show, as the concert on the 20th also shows, Elvis forgot a few of the words. Most of the 20th has been released on Soundboard, but the beginning of the tape was reported as being damaged.    

Charlotte, NC     February 21st  E/S CD Riot In Charlotte
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; *Are You Lonesome Tonight; *Reconsider Baby; That's All Right; *Love Me; *Moody Blue; *You Gave Me A Mountain; *Jailhouse Rock; *O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; *Little Sister; *Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; *My Way; *Release Me; Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Love Letters/School Days; *Hurt; *Why Me Lord; Can' t Help Falling In Love
Sound +++-                                                              
Indian Feather
Coliseum                            
12,000

* = Available On Soundboard "Moody Blue & Other Great Performances"
Following the Concert Elvis returned to Memphis. During his four weeks off Elvis and about three dozen friends spent nine days in Hawaii. But before going Elvis rewrote his will leaving his father as executor and trustee. On the 4th of March Elvis and his party arrived in Hawaii. And departed on the 13th.

1976 Tour December 27th - 31st

Elvis In Concert 1976

Elvis ninth and final tour of 1976 began in Wichita, Kansas, and were all rated as the best shows in a long time. Elvis was noticeably slimmer than in October and he was more energetic on stage.

Wichita Falls, KS December 27th E/S Track Listing Available
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Fever; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions & Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; How Great Thou Art; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
P/Q
State University
Sundial
10,000

Dallas, TX December 28th E/S CD Hot Winters Night In Dallas

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain (incomplete); Jailhouse Rock (incomplete); O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; Blue Suede Shoes; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Ronnie Tutt Drum Solo (Elvis Sings "Hey Bo Diddley")/Jerry Scheff Bass Solo/Tony Brown Piano Solo/David Briggs Electric Piano Solo/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt(with reprise); Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++++
Memorial Auditorium
Memphis Indian
9,800

Birmingham, AL December 29th E/S CD Burning In Birmingham

See, See Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Solo Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Band Introductions/Early Morning Rain(Full Version)/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Band Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Funny How Time Slips Away; Hurt(With Reprise); Hound Dog; For The Good Times; The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face; Unchained Melody; Mystery Train/Tiger Man; Can't Help Falling In Love; Closing vamp
Sound ++++++
Civic Centre Jefferson Coliseum  
Aztec Indian
18,400

December 29, 1976 (8.30pm) Birmingham, AL. Birmingham Coliseum.
Magnetic Elvis can still thrill audience
By Emmett Weaver

You would think after all these years that people would be accustomed to Elvis Presley, but not the screaming, loyal fans, numbering 18,400, who packed the Birmingham Jefferson Coliseum Wednesday night.
The show was supposed to start at 8 p.m., but it wasn't until an hour and 45 minutes later that the magnetic Elvis in his familiar tight-fitting, white sequinned costume made his entrance. Preceding his appearance was the Stamps gospel quartet, a talented black female trio, "The Sweet Inspirations", and a funny, wisecracking Canadian stand-up comic Jackie Kahane. Was it worth the long wait for Elvis to come out in front of the spotlight? Just ask the rabid fans of the rock 'n' roll king, many of whom are women.
Security around the stage where Elvis appeared was heavy when the singer came out, with police and ushers forming a cordon. At times, some of the fans became a bit demonstrative, charging out of their seats, waving at their singer, throwing a cape which Elvis draped casually around his shoulder. When one jubilant fan hollered; "shake it Elvis", the star replied with a rather cool: "hang loose." And the word ' loose" describes in many ways Elvis' stage demeanour because it is obvious that he is used to such public idolatry. I liked the way he handed out scarves on a wholesale basis to the women who were lucky enough to get close to the stage.
Also, for his first Birmingham appearance which was a complete sell-out with people outside the coliseum waiting unsuccessfully to get in, he brought strong backup people, including even some good Alabama talent such as David Briggs of Florence on electric key-board who gave him solid support in Roberta Flack's am. First Time Ever I Saw You Face. One thing was quite obvious in Wednesday night's Birmingham debut: Mr. Presley's magnetic showmanship can still wrap an audience into a little tight ball. Call him a superstar, and there ain't many around today.


Atlanta, GA       December 30th  E/S Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Big Boss Man; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Jailhouse Rock; Such A Night; Reconsider Baby; Are You Lonesome Tonight; That's All Right; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Love Letters/Hail, Hail Rock'n'Roll; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +
Omni Coliseum
King Of Spades
17,000 
     
Pittsburgh, PA December 31st E/S CD Auld Lang Syne

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Big Boss Man; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; Presentation Of The Liberty Bell; It's Now Or Never; My Way; Funny How Times Slip Away; Auld Lang Syne; Introduction Of Vernon & Lisa; Blue Suede Shoes; Trying To Get To You; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Fever; Hurt; Hound Dog; Are You Lonesome To Night; Reconsider Baby; Little Sister; Unchained Melody; Rags To Riches; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++-
Civic Centre Arena
Black Phoenix
16,409

Following the show, Elvis and the entourage flew back to Memphis to celebrate the New Year
Post Gazette:
Concert Draws 16,409
Elvis Rings In '77 At the Civic Arena
Mike Kalina
While Pittsburghers rang in the New Year Friday night in front of their TV sets with Guy Lombardo, 16,409 others Scorned 1977 with Elvis Presley at the Civic Arena. After three opening acts and a lengthy intermission, Presley pounded on stage 35 minutes before midnight, but you would rethought the clock had struck 12. He received an ear-deafening ovation punctuated by thousands of blasts from flash bulbs and a patchwork of "We-Love-You-Elvis" signs hoisted aloft.
Presley had perhaps the most captive audience since Johnny Cash played Folsom Prison. And rarely did he lose his iron grip on the crowd during his 90 minutes on stage.
Presley was much warmer than on his first visit here in mid 1973. This time he not only interacted with the crowd but he also even gave up the microphone for a minute or so to have a fan wish him happy birthday (actually, he will be 42 on Saturday) and happy new year. He also snapped dozens of gifts from those who had come to pay homage to him. He gave out 42 scarves and, believe it or not, even took requests. He also was in better voice on this Pittsburgh visit, singing surprisingly well and in a lower register that gave more impact to his phrasing. He even ventured into difficult musical areas, hitting notes that could cause a mild hernia. And in turn they drew a good crowd reaction, he offered them in a reprise that was tantamount to masochism.
His material offered few surprises and featured a mix of new material and the rock standards associated with him ("Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock"). He seemed more comfortable doing his newer material and handled it excellently. He also played the acoustic guitar (but not very well) and did a few songs while accompanying himself on piano. In this segment "Unchained Melody" was the standout.
The old Elvis moves also were exhibited but by now are such a cliché that they were inadvertently humorous. Presley is not a young man anymore. His physique is starting to sag, his face his fleshy and pale, his eyes puffy, and when he tries to repeat moves he made on the Ed Sullivan show two decades ago, the effect is a self-parody. But the hordes of fans loved his every shake, rattle and roll and squealed with delight when vestiges of the old "Elvis the Pelvis" shined through. Presley surrounded himself with some of the finest musicians on the rock circuit today, including James Burton on lead guitar and drummer Ronnie Tutt, who is probably the best rock drummer in the world. In addition to a tight electric band, Presley was backed by the predominately brass James Guercio orchestra and 10 backup singers - including opening acts the Sweet Inspirations and the Stamps Quartet. Presley has a rapport with his musicians unlike any other star. They look as though they hold his every move in awe. If he casts a hard glance at one, the musician's face is glazed with pain. If Elvis smiles at him, the sideman's face lights up like a kid's on Christmas morning. Charlie Hodge, Presley's water- boy and scarf-boy, related to the star like a stone quarryman relates to a sculptor To watch his interaction with Presley was worth the price of admission alone.
At the stroke of midnight, the house lights went up and Elvis led the crowd in singing "Auld Lang Syne." There were some brief huzzahs from the crowd but in a few minutes Presley was back singing. Overall, it was a fine show, though Presley seems to have lost some of the spark that turned his concerts of yesterday into events. He worked hard, but underneath it all one could see that age is taking its toll on the singer. A change in style seems to be the logical career move for him - but Presley seems intent on showing the world that a middle aged man can rock and roll, too. A famous country artist once said that you can grow old as a country singer but not as a rock singer, Presley is trying to prove him wrong. But he's not succeeding.

1976 Tour December 27th - 31st

Elvis In Concert 1976

Elvis ninth and final tour of 1976 began in Wichita, Kansas, and were all rated as the best shows in a long time. Elvis was noticeably slimmer than in October and he was more energetic on stage.

Wichita Falls, KS December 27th E/S Track Listing Available
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; All Shook Up; Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel; And I Love You So; Fever; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions & Solos; Hurt; Hound Dog; How Great Thou Art; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
P/Q
State University
Sundial
10,000

Dallas, TX December 28th E/S CD Hot Winters Night In Dallas

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain (incomplete); Jailhouse Rock (incomplete); O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; Blue Suede Shoes; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Ronnie Tutt Drum Solo (Elvis Sings "Hey Bo Diddley")/Jerry Scheff Bass Solo/Tony Brown Piano Solo/David Briggs Electric Piano Solo/Love Letters/School Days; Hurt(with reprise); Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++++
Memorial Auditorium
Memphis Indian
9,800

Birmingham, AL December 29th E/S CD Burning In Birmingham

See, See Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; O Solo Mio/It's Now Or Never; Trying To Get To You; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Band Introductions/Early Morning Rain(Full Version)/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Band Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Funny How Time Slips Away; Hurt(With Reprise); Hound Dog; For The Good Times; The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face; Unchained Melody; Mystery Train/Tiger Man; Can't Help Falling In Love; Closing vamp
Sound ++++++
Civic Centre Jefferson Coliseum  
Aztec Indian
18,400

December 29, 1976 (8.30pm) Birmingham, AL. Birmingham Coliseum.
Magnetic Elvis can still thrill audience
By Emmett Weaver

You would think after all these years that people would be accustomed to Elvis Presley, but not the screaming, loyal fans, numbering 18,400, who packed the Birmingham Jefferson Coliseum Wednesday night.
The show was supposed to start at 8 p.m., but it wasn't until an hour and 45 minutes later that the magnetic Elvis in his familiar tight-fitting, white sequinned costume made his entrance. Preceding his appearance was the Stamps gospel quartet, a talented black female trio, "The Sweet Inspirations", and a funny, wisecracking Canadian stand-up comic Jackie Kahane. Was it worth the long wait for Elvis to come out in front of the spotlight? Just ask the rabid fans of the rock 'n' roll king, many of whom are women.
Security around the stage where Elvis appeared was heavy when the singer came out, with police and ushers forming a cordon. At times, some of the fans became a bit demonstrative, charging out of their seats, waving at their singer, throwing a cape which Elvis draped casually around his shoulder. When one jubilant fan hollered; "shake it Elvis", the star replied with a rather cool: "hang loose." And the word ' loose" describes in many ways Elvis' stage demeanour because it is obvious that he is used to such public idolatry. I liked the way he handed out scarves on a wholesale basis to the women who were lucky enough to get close to the stage.
Also, for his first Birmingham appearance which was a complete sell-out with people outside the coliseum waiting unsuccessfully to get in, he brought strong backup people, including even some good Alabama talent such as David Briggs of Florence on electric key-board who gave him solid support in Roberta Flack's am. First Time Ever I Saw You Face. One thing was quite obvious in Wednesday night's Birmingham debut: Mr. Presley's magnetic showmanship can still wrap an audience into a little tight ball. Call him a superstar, and there ain't many around today.


Atlanta, GA       December 30th  E/S Audio
2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Big Boss Man; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; O Sole Mio/It's Now Or Never; Jailhouse Rock; Such A Night; Reconsider Baby; Are You Lonesome Tonight; That's All Right; My Way; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions/Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode/Love Letters/Hail, Hail Rock'n'Roll; Hurt; Hound Dog; Unchained Melody; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound +
Omni Coliseum
King Of Spades
17,000 
     
Pittsburgh, PA December 31st E/S CD Auld Lang Syne

2001 Theme; C, C Rider; I Got A Woman/Amen; Big Boss Man; Love Me; Fairytale; You Gave Me A Mountain; Jailhouse Rock; Presentation Of The Liberty Bell; It's Now Or Never; My Way; Funny How Times Slip Away; Auld Lang Syne; Introduction Of Vernon & Lisa; Blue Suede Shoes; Trying To Get To You; Polk Salad Annie; Introductions Early Morning Rain/What'd I Say/Johnny B.Goode/Solos/Love Letters/School Days; Fever; Hurt; Hound Dog; Are You Lonesome To Night; Reconsider Baby; Little Sister; Unchained Melody; Rags To Riches; Can't Help Falling In Love
Sound ++++-
Civic Centre Arena
Black Phoenix
16,409

Following the show, Elvis and the entourage flew back to Memphis to celebrate the New Year
Post Gazette:
Concert Draws 16,409
Elvis Rings In '77 At the Civic Arena
Mike Kalina
While Pittsburghers rang in the New Year Friday night in front of their TV sets with Guy Lombardo, 16,409 others Scorned 1977 with Elvis Presley at the Civic Arena. After three opening acts and a lengthy intermission, Presley pounded on stage 35 minutes before midnight, but you would rethought the clock had struck 12. He received an ear-deafening ovation punctuated by thousands of blasts from flash bulbs and a patchwork of "We-Love-You-Elvis" signs hoisted aloft.
Presley had perhaps the most captive audience since Johnny Cash played Folsom Prison. And rarely did he lose his iron grip on the crowd during his 90 minutes on stage.
Presley was much warmer than on his first visit here in mid 1973. This time he not only interacted with the crowd but he also even gave up the microphone for a minute or so to have a fan wish him happy birthday (actually, he will be 42 on Saturday) and happy new year. He also snapped dozens of gifts from those who had come to pay homage to him. He gave out 42 scarves and, believe it or not, even took requests. He also was in better voice on this Pittsburgh visit, singing surprisingly well and in a lower register that gave more impact to his phrasing. He even ventured into difficult musical areas, hitting notes that could cause a mild hernia. And in turn they drew a good crowd reaction, he offered them in a reprise that was tantamount to masochism.
His material offered few surprises and featured a mix of new material and the rock standards associated with him ("Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock"). He seemed more comfortable doing his newer material and handled it excellently. He also played the acoustic guitar (but not very well) and did a few songs while accompanying himself on piano. In this segment "Unchained Melody" was the standout.
The old Elvis moves also were exhibited but by now are such a cliché that they were inadvertently humorous. Presley is not a young man anymore. His physique is starting to sag, his face his fleshy and pale, his eyes puffy, and when he tries to repeat moves he made on the Ed Sullivan show two decades ago, the effect is a self-parody. But the hordes of fans loved his every shake, rattle and roll and squealed with delight when vestiges of the old "Elvis the Pelvis" shined through. Presley surrounded himself with some of the finest musicians on the rock circuit today, including James Burton on lead guitar and drummer Ronnie Tutt, who is probably the best rock drummer in the world. In addition to a tight electric band, Presley was backed by the predominately brass James Guercio orchestra and 10 backup singers - including opening acts the Sweet Inspirations and the Stamps Quartet. Presley has a rapport with his musicians unlike any other star. They look as though they hold his every move in awe. If he casts a hard glance at one, the musician's face is glazed with pain. If Elvis smiles at him, the sideman's face lights up like a kid's on Christmas morning. Charlie Hodge, Presley's water- boy and scarf-boy, related to the star like a stone quarryman relates to a sculptor To watch his interaction with Presley was worth the price of admission alone.
At the stroke of midnight, the house lights went up and Elvis led the crowd in singing "Auld Lang Syne." There were some brief huzzahs from the crowd but in a few minutes Presley was back singing. Overall, it was a fine show, though Presley seems to have lost some of the spark that turned his concerts of yesterday into events. He worked hard, but underneath it all one could see that age is taking its toll on the singer. A change in style seems to be the logical career move for him - but Presley seems intent on showing the world that a middle aged man can rock and roll, too. A famous country artist once said that you can grow old as a country singer but not as a rock singer, Presley is trying to prove him wrong. But he's not succeeding.