Between Takes - Elvis Presley 3 LP set.

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ELVIS
BETWEEN TAKES

Three vinyl LP set featuring over three hours of behind the scenes dialogue recorded in March/April 1972 for the making of the movie "Elvis On Tour". No actual singing on these albums but includes lots of off stage chat betwen Elvis and his musicians as they record in the studio and prepare to go on stage plus behind the scenes interviews. Also includes Vernon Presley, Elvis' dad relating the story of Elvis' early days.

Also incuded is a two sided 7" single featuring two complete and previously unreleased songs by Elvis:
Nearer My God To Thee
You Gave Me A Molehill (Mountain)

Released for promotional purposes in 1989 by Creative Radio and Osborne Enterprises Inc.

Album/sleeve in excellent/very good condition.
Issued in plain white sleeve with title on front and very basic contents list on reverse.

CONTENTS

April 1972: Elvis is about to go on stage, but Joe Esposito warns him of a potential hazard.
As Also sprach Zarathustra begins, Elvis awaits his cue.
April 15, 1972: In Macon, Georgia, Elvis and friends talk and joke about his concert experiences
March 31, 1972: Elvis between takes and rehearsals of You Gave Me a Mountain & Hawaiian Wedding Song.
March/April 1972: Elvis speaks about the hot weather and recalls ripping many of his jumpsuits on stage.
The complete water pistol fight.
Elvis talks about afternoon (as opposed to evening) concerts.
April 17, 1972: Prior to Elvis’ appearance, a Little Rock promotor speaks fondly of Elvis.
March 30, 1972: Elvis between takes of Burning Love, For The Good Times, Always On My Mind, Separate Ways, You Gave Me a Mountain & Love Me (Includes discussion of songs as well as segments of El Paso & How The Web Was Woven).
March 30 & 31, 1972: Elvis between takes of (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, A Big Hunk O’ Love, See See Rider & For The Good Times (Includes discussion of song selection plus Elvis joking and singing fragments of Hawaiian Wedding Song & Never Been To Spain).
April 17, 1972: The Arkansas promotor, interviewed earlier, visits with Elvis backstage.
March 30 & 31, 1972: Elvis between takes of Burning Love, For The Good Times, You Gave Me a Mountain, Until It’s Time For You To Go,
Polk Salad Annie, I Can’t Stop Loving You, An American Trilogy & Funny How Time Slips Away (Includes segments of Cattle Call, Over The Rainbow, I’ll Remember You & Nearer My God To Thee).
Elvis with friends and fans (Includes segments of The Lighthouse, I, John, I Need Your Lovin’ Every Day & For The Good Times).
March 31, 1972: Elvis between takes of Funny How Time Slips Away, Burning Love & Help Me Make It Through The Night.
March/April 1972: Elvis and group discuss songs and music clearances.
Elvis is joined in his suite by J.D. Sumner and The Stamps (Includes segments of Run On, I, John, Lead Me, Guide Me & Nearer My God To Thee).
Elvis talks about his musical background, J.D. Sumner, gospel music, all-night singing for relaxation, keeping the shows interesting night after night,
the chemistry between Elvis and his group on stage & the upcoming 15-city tour in 15 nights (April 5-19, 1972).
Discussion of concert songs: what to leave in, what to leave out.
George Klein talks about Elvis.
Vernon Presley, Elvis’ dad, relates the Elvis Presley story, tracing highlights from his first recordings and the early years, to present (1972)