In 2001 Follow That Dream Records released an album called "Dixiland Rocks", which features a soundboard recording of the king's performance in Murfreesboro/Tennessee on May 6, 1975. Because the show was not recorded in its entirety, FTD took the final four songs from a recording of the next days' concert, which was the final one of the tour and also took place in Murfreesboro. The bonus tracks were taken from the same source. The sound carrier is housed in a 5" digipak, which is designed with photos from the accordant tour.

When the orchestra starts to play the "Theme From 2001", some ladies are screaming in delight. Soon the band takes over with the "Opening Riff" and Elvis appears on stage. Charlie Hodge hands him his guitar and he walks over to the microphone in the middle of the stage.

The usual opener is performed well, Elvis appears to be in a good mood.

Since he has performed here just a few days ago, the king ironically remarks, that the place looked familiar to him. Then he sings the word "well" in several pitches, which are "answered" by James Burton's guitar. "I Got A Woman" is presented with zest, at the end he adds a few lines of the gospel "Amen". Of course Elvis also presents a couple of his famous moves and makes JD Sumner demonstrating his deep voice. After everything is said and done, the king gives his instrument back to Charlie, welcomes the audience and introduces himself as Johnny Cash. He also turns around, which makes the fans on the back of the stage scream.

"Love Me" is primarily used to make contact with the audience. But Elvis doesn't forget to sing and so it's also an enjoyable performance for the ones, who listen to it at home several decades later.

Now Elvis covers Olivia Newton-John's previous years' hit "If You Love Me (Let Me Know)". He obviously likes this kind of music and presents a very good rendition of the country pop.

Back in 1970 the king had scored a top20 hit with "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me", two years later the song was also included on the album "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden". Today's performance is more relaxed, in-between Elvis even makes contact to a fan.

The mega seller from 1957 is sung without too much care. 

The same applies to this medley. It's all about giving away scarfs, shaking hands and kissing people.

Fortunately Elvis raises the bar with the return to more recent material. It's still obvious, that he dosn't care for the details as he used to do, but his voice sounds impressive, when he belts out the chorus.

The king stays with the repertoire of the album "On Stage - February 1970". Back then his performance of "Polk Salad Annie" was a musical and physical highlight of the show. Today the arrangement sounds blown-up and the chubby singer does neither move as much, nor as graceful as he did half a decade ago. However, he still likes the song and does the best he can.

To get his breath back, Elvis introduces his band. Most members of his electric band play a solo, the orchestra gets an opportunity to shine, too.

This sad ballad obviously means a lot to the king. He cares about the details and sings very well. His voice sounds nothing but great and he delivers the song with a lot of emotion. Without doubt, this is the best performance of the evening.

The rocker "T-R-O-U-B-L-E" is sung well, but Elvis has to read the words from a paper sheet.

Now the king announces a song from his "Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite" show. He still does "I'll Remember You" well, but he doesn't care for the details and therefore doesn't reach the level of his original performance.

From his current live album Elvis sings "Why Me Lord". Just like on the record he leaves the spotlight to JD Sumner and joins The Stamps during the chorus. But in contrast to the recorded version, the king cracks up Mr. Sumner with some jokes. The audience loves it and even several decades later and without the visual information it's quite entertaining.

This is another song from "Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis". It's played faster now, which improves it a lot. I also like Elvis' phrasing and free-wheeling vocals.

Here the king has raised the tempo, too. But it doesn't do the song any good, just like the lack of vocal accuracy. Elvis doesn't hold the notes long enough, sometimes his voice sounds a bit shaky. He still is able to belt out the chorus in dramatic style, but that's not enough to present a song like "An American Trilogy" well. 

Off the cuff Elvis wants to sing "Fairytale", one of the songs from his new longplayer. The band needs a second or two to coordinate themselves, but after a somewhat rocky start it soon works out very well. I always liked this kind of spontaneity and the king's ability to take some risks. The performance is not perfect, but very enjoyable.

Because the tape ran out, the rest of the concert was not recorded. FTD substituted the final tracks from the next days' show, which also took place in Murfreesboro/Tennessee. "Little Darlin'" is pure fun and an opportunity for Elvis to use his falsetto.

As usual Elvis wants the house lights to be switched on, so he can take a look at the fans. But for whatever reason it doesn't work out and so he sings the country ballad illuminated by the standard spotlights.

Even though this is the final show of the tour, the king bows out with very few words. While singing "Can't Help Falling In Love" Elvis shakes some hands and gives away his final scarfs. The band segues into the "Closing Riff" and the king disappears.

Because "Bridge Over Troubled Water" has left the standard set list some time ago, Elvis mixes up a few words. His vocals are still impressive, but he doesn't care for the details as he used to do.

As usual Elvis uses the title song of his first movie to kiss the ladies at the front of the stage. This time one of them cracks him up completely. Because he doesn't manage to sing anymore, he laughingly comments "shit". It's a very entertaining performance.