On Stage (Elvis Presley album)
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On Stage (subtitled February, 1970) is a
Las Vegas, Nevada. The album reached number 13 on both the Billboard 200 and country music charts.[5] It was certified Gold on February 23, 1971, and Platinum on July 15, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America.[6]
Content
On Stage was an immediate follow up to From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis, which also featured live recordings. Unlike the previous release, however, this album focused on songs that were not, at the time, associated with Elvis.
The album features the worldwide number one single "
Yesterday", Tony Joe White's "Polk Salad Annie", Del Shannon's "Runaway", and a version of "Let It Be Me
". "See See Rider" would go on to become Elvis' frequent introductory number at his concerts up to his last performance at the (now defunct) Market Square Arena in Indianapolis Indiana on June 26, 1977, while "Polk Salad Annie" also became a regular part of his repertoire. The album is notable for not showing Elvis' name anywhere on the cover.
The album has remained in print since its release date and has sold more than ten million copies globally. On January 8, 2010, it was announced that a Legacy Edition would be released, to follow the Legacy Edition release of From Elvis In Memphis in the spring of 2010.
Track listing
Original release
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Recording date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Release Me" | Eddie Miller, Dub Williams, Robert Yount | February 18, 1970 | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Sweet Caroline" | Neil Diamond | February 18, 1970 | 2:43 |
| 4. | "Runaway" | Del Shannon, Max Crook | August 25, 1969 | 2:47 |
| 5. | "The Wonder Of You" | Baker Knight | February 19, 1970 | 2:38 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Recording date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Mann Curtis, Pierre Delanoë | February 17, 1970 | 3:39 |
Extended Version
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Recording date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Mann Curtis, Pierre Delanoë | February 17, 1970 | 3:39 |
Legacy Edition
On March 23, 2010, the album was released in a two-disc Legacy Edition. All tracks on disc two were recorded August 23–26, 1969.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Las Vegas, Nevada, February 18, 1970, dinner show) | 2:38 |
| 12. | "Kentucky Rain" (recorded live at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 16, 1970, dinner show) | 3:20 |
| 13. | "Long Tall Sally" (recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, February 18, 1970, midnight show) | 1:32 |
| 14. | "The Wonder of You" (recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, February 18, 1970, afternoon rehearsal) | 6:57 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | " Words" | 2:45 |
| 10. | "In the Ghetto" | 2:56 |
| 11. | "Suspicious Minds" | 7:45 |
| 12. | "Can't Help Falling in Love" | 2:12 |
| 13. | "I Got a Woman" (previously unreleased; recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 1969, dinner show) | 2:39 |
| 14. | "Jailhouse Rock" / "Don't Be Cruel" (previously unreleased; recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 1969, dinner show) | 3:22 |
| 15. | "Heartbreak Hotel" (previously unreleased; recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 1969, dinner show) | 2:19 |
| 16. | "Baby, What Do You Want Me to Do" (previously unreleased; recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 1969, dinner show) | 3:32 |
| 17. | "Reconsider Baby" (previously unreleased; recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 1969, midnight show) | 3:17 |
| 18. | "Funny How Time Slips Away" (previously unreleased; recorded live at the International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, August 25, 1969, dinner show) | 2:38 |
The album was arranged by Bergen White,
Glen D. Hardin
and Glen Spreen
Personnel
Sourced from Keith Flynn’s access to RCA and AFM paperwork.[7][8][9]
- Elvis Presley – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- James Burton – electric lead guitar
- John Wilkinson − electric rhythm guitar
- Charlie Hodge − backing vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
- Glen D. Hardin − keyboardsexcept “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
- Larry Muhoberac - keyboards on “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
- Jerry Scheff – bass
- Bob Lanning − drums except “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
- Ronnie Tutt– drums on “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
- Eddie Graham − percussion
- The Imperials − backing vocals
- The Sweet Inspirations − backing vocals
- Bobby Morris and his Orchestra - orchestra
Overdubbed:
- Millie Kirkham, Mary Holladay, Ginger Holladay, Mary "Jeanie" Greene, Sandra Posey Robinson - additional backing vocals
- Dolores Edgin, June "Ricki" Page, Hurshel Wiginton, Joseph Babcock – additional backing vocals on "Runaway", "The Wonder of You", and "Yesterday"
- James Glaser – additional backing vocals on "The Wonder of You"
References
- AllMusic
- ISBN 1-57859-061-2.
- ^ "Elvis Presley: Album Guide". rollingstone.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ISBN 1-84353-417-7.
- ^ "On Stage Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corp. 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
- ^ "Searchable database". RIAA. Recording Industry Association of America. 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013. Note: Enter search for "On Stage", then select "Presley, Elvis"
- ^ "Elvis Presley Recording Sessions: April 3, 1970".
- ^ "Elvis Presley Recording Sessions: April 1, 1970".
- ^ "Elvis Presley Recording Sessions: March 30, 1970".
