Elvis Presley - Let It Be Me - 26 January 1970, Opening Show - First Time Performed Live
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Elvis' return to live performances in Las Vegas went better than he could ever have imagined. On the crest of a wave after the huge success of the TV special and then a highly satisfying recording session at American Sound Studios in his home town of Memphis followed by 57 consecutive sold out shows at the International Hotel all to critical acclaim.
His second Vegas engagement which began on 26 January included TEN new additions to the setlist which was a mixture of oldies, contemporary covers and recently recorded and released singles.
One of the covers that Elvis chose, and the FIFTH new song of opening night,was the Everly Brothers 1960 hit 'Let It Be Me'. Originally written by French duo Pierre Delanoë (lyrics) and Gilbert Bécaud (music) and titled 'Je t'appartiens' it was given English lyrics by Mann Curtis and called 'Let It Be Me'.
In the ten years between the Everly Brothers hit and Elvis including it in his live stage show it was covered by many different acts and performers Nancy Sinatra, Bobby Gentry and Tom Jones amongst them. It is perhaps the version recorded by The Sweet Inspirations in 1967 which resonated most with Elvis as they had incorporated a gospel feel into their version and this is certainly evident in the Elvis version.
The version which would become the RCA master and would subsequently be released on the 1970 'On Stage' album was recorded almost three weeks later than this version on 17 February at the Midnight show and that version has a much more polished feel probably due in part to Elvis and the band becoming more familiar with song and it's arrangement combined with the extensive vocal overdubs that were added before it's release.
The overdubbs were recorded after a session in RCA's Studio A in Nashville on 31 March 1970 in which backup vocals were re-recorded by Jeannie Greene, Mary and Ginger Holliday, Sandy Posey, Millie Kirkham, Dolores Egdin, Ricki Page, Hurshel Wiginton and Joseph Babcock.
In addition to the vocal overdubs and remastering audience applause during the intro and a spoken line by Elvis "Sing It Myrna" was all eliminated before release on the final "On Stage" album.
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This man's mother should have lived longer to actually see the gift she gave to the world. One of the most beautiful voices coming out of one the most unique individuals ever.Vicki
There just will never be another voice like this!!! No matter what song, when you hear that voice you know it's ELVIS!!!!
This song is incredible. The orchestra and backing vocals behind Elvis, make it even better. It sounds like Heaven.
What a beautiful voice, how can you not want to listen to him over and over again. Wish I could have been there to hear him sing live, it must have been fantastic. Anyone that saw him live were very lucky!! Thanks!
Amazing melody and performance with beautiful accompaniment. Thanks for sharing. ✌️👑👼❤️🫶🌞
ELVIS, Let It Be Me, for me, his Best version.
His first time performing this Beautiful song.
Beautifully performed....only he can touch
the Soul so deeply and emotionally.
His feelings and emotions of the song come
pouring out to you, you know he is feeling
the moment deep inside his 💓 and Soul.
He takes you with him, all the way to the end.
The enormous passion and Love this magnificent man had.....he gave to his
audience, his fans, to never forget him.
You will NEVER be forgotten.♾️✝️✌🏻❤️🙏🏻
8-1-22
The king
Elvis proformance was triumph in every sence, the fotoes recaptur the exitment.
Love you bebe
Elvis. The best singer that had ever lived, any genre he performs , any version is always the best. He also gave his best on stage than on reharsal❤
ELVIS FOREVER!!❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢
Elvis could sing and dances 😃❤💋❤😃that why l love looking at him ❤❤❤❤
He is one of kind I love that man every since in 1967 now I am 64 I just can't get over him being gone prayers for his family's RIP ELIVIS the king u was to Young
The greatest!
His music will always inspire heal and give you or anyone comfort and happiness anytime
Absolutely beautiful - this song just suits Elvis's vocal range to a tee - beautifully arranged as well - just love it 💖👑💗💥⭐
Simply beautiful Leon
Power in his Lives 🎼🥇✨🌠🎶👑🎵👊🏻 My Fave version of this song. ThankYou for posting.
This version is amazing. Long live the King !!
I love this song so much.❤
Elvis and demis roussous singing this song very well.
And the Everly Brothers !
Absolutely awesome his voice.💖
I've heard many recordings of this song live, but not this one! Thank you for posting!
Super!!!
Eu amo essa música toca na alma, Elvis da toda emoção isso é incrível , a música fica mais linda quando ele canta, te amo eternamente Elvis
Musicão!!!!! Sensacional!!!
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Second to None...