In 2007 the Czech collector's label Memory Records released an audience recording of the dinner show from October 13th on an album called "October Encore In Lake Tahoe". Of course Elvis didn't perform in the lake, but in a city named Stateline, which is located next to the water. The compact disc is accompanied by a booklet of six pages, which is well designed. The recording itself is just an average one, but it's good enough to document this rocky season at Del Webb's Sahara Tahoe Hotel. Memory Records also added two songs from the midnight show. "Why Me, Lord" and "I'm Leavin'" were the only tunes, that Elvis hadn't sung a few hours earlier. Therefore the album offers the complete repertoire of the day.

The pre-show is over, most people use the break to order some drinks. Then the lights are dimmed and the orchestra plays an excerpt of Strauss' magical "Also Sprach Zarathustra". Ronnie Tutt leads over to the "Opening Riff" and here he comes: Elvis Presley!

The typical opener is not presented as straight as on the recent concert album "Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis". On some lines the king sounds weak, others are belted out loudly.

Now the king repeats the joke from the closing show of his recent "Elvis Summer Festival 1974" and asks, if the microphone stand was adjusted by Jackie Kahoone. Of course he also plays around with the word "well". Elvis is talking quite fast, appears to be hyped up and somewhat out of breath. "I Got A Woman" is presented in the style of "See See Rider". In-between the king parodies his moves from the 1950s, sings the gospel "Amen" and offers his bass singer two opportunities to show off his deep voice. Afterwards he throws his guitar back to his stage assistant and welcomes the audience. All that jazz eats up more than six minutes, which is way too long.

Up next is the oldie "Love Me". It's a routine performance, but much welcomed by the fans.

A fast, but not furious "All Shook Up" follows.

Elvis and his band keep the foot on the gas and rattle through another two mega sellers of the 1950s. The audience loves it, especially because the king hands out a few scarfs.

His first number one hit also sounds rushed, but this time Elvis appears to have fun. In high voice he orders James Burton to "play it" and in-between he can be heared laughing.

Now Elvis surprises the audience with a cover version of Olivia Newton-John's recent hit "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)". The king seems to feel at home with this kind of music, but for whatever reason he doesn't take the time the song needs. Get the foot off the gas!

Quickly the singer returns to the good old days. He drives the ladies nuts by simply moving his legs and imitates their reactions by squeaking "Elvis! Elvis! Elvis!" after the line "...I light up when you call my name".

A rocking version of "Big Boss Man" raises the tempo of the show. Elvis is very much involved and obviously enjoys the performance. However, he's very hyped up and often screams more than he sings.

The king introduces his current single and sings the ballad with a lot of emotion. Unfortunately also a tad too fast, as if he cannot stop himself and take the time, the song needs.

The rock'n'roll classic seems to bore Elvis to tears. But he's obviously entertained by a toy, a fan gives him.

The "Introductions" are another sad example of the singer's condition. He talking very fast, appears to be out of breath and when he sings "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", he doesn't even come close the the versions we know from the movie "Elvis On Tour" (1972) or his recent live album. Once again he sings little and screams a lot. The king also introduces the comedian Norm Crosby, who is in the audience tonight.

Now Elvis asks JD Sumner, which song he should do next. In especially deep voice he answeres "Old Shep". I guess the joke was prepared, but it's funny nevertheless. Instead of the old ballad about a boy and his dog the king sings the more recent Simon & Garfunkel hit "Bridge Over Troubled Water". His voice sounds impressive at times, but once again the man cannot take his foot off the gas and so everything sounds rushed. Still this is his best performance of the evening. As some sort of bonus Elvis repeats the finale. On the album "October Encore In Lake Tahoe" we hear an edit, but appearantly no songs or "important" dialogues are lost.

Chuck Berry's rock classic meets the king's hyped up mood. Once again he shouts more than he sings, but the result sounds better than the lackluster rendition on the album "Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite" (1973).

Elvis asks, who had seen the movie "Blue Hawaii". To the audible delight of the ladies he sings the "Hawaiian Wedding Song". The finale gives Kathy Westmoreland an opportunity to shine. The king cannot help to joke about her, then he repeats the finale and imitates an opera singer.

Here comes another cover of an Olivia Newton-John hit, this time already known from his current live album. By now the song is played faster and once again it's "Sing A Little, Yell A Lot". Maybe he considers this kind of presentation to sound dynamic, but it isn't. It's nothing but over the top.

With a short "Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen" the king says goodbye and sings his usual closer "Can't Help Falling In Love". Seamlessly the band segues into the "Closing Riff". Elvis takes some bows, shakes a few hands and finally leaves the stage.

This is one of the new songs on the king's recent live album. JD Sumner acts as lead vocalist, Elvis joins The Stamps during the chorus. In contrast to the album, the king tries to crack up Mr. Sumner with some jokes.

Finally Elvis manages to hold the horses and delivers a classy performance.