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The final concert RCA taped for the live album was the midnight show on August 26th. In 1980 the "laughing version" of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" was released on the boxed set "Elvis Aron Presley" as well as on a separate single. "Rubberneckin'" and "This Is The Story" were issued in 1993 on "Collector's Gold". Finally Follow That Dream Records released the complete show in 2006 on an album called "All Shook Up". To promote the boxed set we are talking about here, Sony released this show on a double vinyl-album named "Elvis At The International". While the general audience didn't stream the whole set in masses, the vinyl product at least made it to number 90 of Billboard's "Top 200 Album Charts" and even peaked at number 6 of the "Vinyl Album Chart". On the British "Physical Album Chart", in which the vinyl record ran against the regular cd-format, it reached an astonishing number 32. On the "Dutch Chart Vinyl 33" the album peaked at number 9. 

 

Blue Suede Shoes

Compared to FTD's "All Shook Up" the recording starts a tad earlier, as usual with the count-in. Like all previous renditions on this set, "Blue Suede Shoes" is presented with a lot of power.

I Got A Woman

After some jokes Elvis throws himself into "I Got A Woman".

All Shook Up

Because the audience likes it, the king now has included the riffle-joke in is constant repertoire. Musically he follows with a zesty rendition of "All Shook Up".

Love Me Tender

Now the singer greets the audience, jokes about the interior of the Showroom Internationale and announces to make a fool of himself in the course of the evening. Today he kisses not as many ladies as usual while singing "Love Me Tender".

Jailhouse Rock / Don't Be Cruel

The medley of "Jailhouse Rock" and "Don't Be Cruel" was always presented with a lot of energy, but today Elvis really outdoes himself. The whole thing rocks like hell!

Heartbreak Hotel

His first number one hit is presented in a modern, bluesy style.

Hound Dog

During the previous performances Elvis had shortened his introduction of "Hound Dog", but now he doesn't simply go all the way, but overdoes it. Besides that he has to laugh about his own jokes. The fun doesn't stop during "Hound Dog", but nevertheless the classic is performed with a lot of drive.

I Can't Stop Loving You

After drinking some "wa wa" (his term for "water") Elvis sings "I Can't Stop Loving You". It's not an original song like "Memories", but the better tune for sure.

Mystery Train / Tiger Man

Somehow the man from Memphis appears to be in a hyped-up mood. He jokes before and during the performance, but once he's pulled himself together he delivers a hard rockin' rendition of the classics.

Monologue

As expected (or feared) his lifestory is peppered with even more jokes and Mr. Presley has as much fun as the audience. Personally, I don't think a comedian has been lost on Elvis.

Baby What You Want Me To Do

The king mocks his lucid abilities to play the guitar, but at least turns out to be a not-too-bad rhythm guitarist. Of course the majority of the work is done by his excellent band, but the man is booked as a singer, not as an instrumentalist. And believe me: This man can sing!

Runawway

As usual the blues track is followed by "Runaway". Today Elvis salaciously alters the words and sings "I wonder where you will shave". Del Shannon, the writer and original performer of the song, is in the audience and of course the king takes some time to welcome him. 

Are You Lonesome Tonight

The joky mood continues during "Are You Lonesome Tonight". Instead of "do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there" Elvis sings "do you gaze at your bald head and wish you had hair". It soon turns out to have been a major mistake, because the king -obviously just realizing what he had sung- gets the giggles. This causes the audience and the musicians to laugh and the more the others are laughing, the harder it gets for the singer to straighten up. It doesn't work and in the end the king has to admit, that he'd just flushed 14 years of effort right down the drain. For Elvis it certainly is embarressing, but for everyone else it's very entertaining.

Rubberneckin'

Yesterday the king included "Inherit The Wind", now he wants to sing "Rubberneckin'". It's the final night of recordings and the song will be included in the Universal production "Change Of Habit". So I guess RCA wants a live rendition on the album to promote the movie. Unfortunately the singer misses his clue and doesn't find into the song. Elvis asks the band to pick up the tempo, then he tries once more. And believe me, the second take is really, really good!

Yesterday / Hey Jude

The unusual track is followed by the regular medley of "Yesterday" and "Hey Jude", presented in the usual way.

Introductions

Now the king takes a few minutes to introduce his singers and musicians.

In The Ghetto

At the beginning of "In The Ghetto" Elvis has to laugh, but otherwise it's the usual, serious performance.

This Is The Story

Slowly but surely the show is coming to a close, but the king wants to include another new song. He hums the intro, then he sings "This Is The Story", one of the tracks he had recorded in Memphis earlier this year. He cannot help but joke in-between, but in general it's a good rendition of this nice popsong.

Suspicious Minds

Of course Elvis doesn't leave without performing his latest single hit. He celebrates the performance and shakes his body more extensively than ever. No wonder, that 30somethings suddenly turn into screaming teenagers again - at least for 7.5 minutes.

Can't Help Falling In Love

Completely out of breath the king bowns out with "Can't Help Falling In Love", the usual closer of his appearance.

 

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