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Disc number three features the show, that followed the one on the previous sound carrier.

 

See See Rider

As expected the sound engineer didn't tape "Also Sprach Zarathustra". Today's performance of "See See Rider" is not as zesty as the previous one. But this is a dinner show and to the king, who sleeps during the day and is up at nighttime, it's quite early in the morning.

I Got A Woman / Amen

The usual "well-well-well-routine" is longer than usual and includes a lot of bass noises from JD Sumner. After the "Amen" tag the singer also is allowed to show off his skills twice and Elvis remarks "Chicken mouth! He can go off the piano keyboard to a low flat. That's a chick's apartment!" However, "I Got A Woman" is sung well. With the final note the king throws his guitar to Charlie Hodge and welcomes the audience. This time he introduces himself as Tom Jones and of course he cannot help to talk about the shows he'd missed a couple of days ago. For some reason he feels the urge to explain, that he simply had a flu and the cancelation was not caused by a drug issue. He tells the fans "people think you're out of his Gourd, when you're really not". Unfortunately Elvis' speech sounds slurred, so his explanations are not all that convincing.

Love Me

The oldie "Love Me" is done the usual way. Elvis uses the ballad to make contact to the fans, he's giving away some scarfs and shakes some hands.

If You Love Me (Let Me Know)

The bouncy "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)" is performed very well, the king obviously feels at home singing tunes like that.

It's Midnight

His latest single also gets a fine outing. Elvis is in good voice and presents the ballad with a lot of emotion.

Big Boss Man

Just like the previous day the king gets the giggles during "Big Boss Man". It's an entertaining, rockin' performance.  

Fever

Elvis uses the oldie to toy with the fans and to joke a bit. When a lady hands him a garter, the singer remarks "I've got enough going on down there, I'm liable to bust a seam!"

All Shook Up

Leaving out the usual "Love Me Tender" the king continues with "All Shook Up". As expected, it's a rushed and powerless rendition.

Softly, As I Leave You

In contrast to the oldie the sad ballad is presented very well. Sherrill Nielsen does the singing while Elvis recites the lyrics. On the last line the men duet in a beautiful way. Afterwards the king introduces his father and tells a lady, who wants to kiss him, that his girlfriend was in the room and so they couldn't get it on.

Hound Dog

Before putting "Hound Dog" through the mincer, Elvis talks about "bugs and little things flying around". Once again I cannot help but to think, that something is crossing through his system, that doesn't belong there.

An American Trilogy

Just like yesterday, Elvis is selling his rendition of "An American Trilogy" as a request. Jokingly he substitutes "Dixiland" with "Disneyland" and when the choir sings "I wish I was in Dixie" he says, he'd wish that, too. Otherwise it's a serious performance with Elvis belting out the chorus in impressive style.

Introductions

Besides introducing his musicians and singers, the king also tells the audience, how he painted one of the cherubs in the showroom black. At times his jokes get a bit out of hand, some remarks are not all that kind. His speech is a bit slurred.

If You Talk In Your Sleep

Now Elvis wants to do a kata demonstration. He claims to practice karate for 16 years (true), every day of his life (obviously not). Then he dons a karate-gi and puts on his glasses. His performance of "If You Talk In Your Sleep" includes many karate moves. It's an interesting presentation and Elvis sings well. After having finished, the king once again talks about his hobby. In his monologue of six minutes he speaks about his connection to the sport and about his archivements. Elvis also introduces Khang Rhee, one of his karate teachers.

Until It's Time For You To Go

The over-long talk is followed by a rendition of "Until It's Time For You To Go". This time he remembers the lyrics, but appears to be somewhat distracted and also has to laugh during his performance. It's nice, that Mr. Presley re-discovered the ballad, but all of his performances from 1972 are better than this one. Like he had done yesterday, he praizes himself for being on stage longer than he needs to be and claims "We are running a bit late already, we've been on for almost an hour, but if the audience is enjoying it we will try and give you more". In fact he's here for 49 minutes and had wasted 14 of them with "introducing" the band and talking about karate. When he appeared here half a year ago, he had deliverd straight, well paced shows. One has to wonder, what happened in the meantime.

How Great Thou Art

After all this pointless stuff Elvis finally gets himself together and presents the gospel hymn "How Great Thou Art". He sings with much emotion and his voice sounds nothing but great. It's a true highlight!

Let Me Be There

As almost always Elvis performs the country pop very well. It fits his style and he obviously likes this kind of music. However, the performance on this album is not complete, because the tape ran out.

The Hawaiian Wedding Song

Up next is one of the most popular tunes from the movie "Blue Hawaii". It's one of the few oldies the king presents well.

Can't Help Falling In Love

Elvis bows out by saying "You're a fantastic audience Ladies and Gentleman thank you very, very much". The band begins to play "Can't Help Falling In Love", another song from "Blue Hawaii". The curtain comes down and after shaking a few more hands and giving away his final scarf Elvis is gone.

 

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