Introduction/That's Alright/Proud Mary/Never Been To Spain/You Don't Have To Say You Love Me/You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'/Polk Salad Annie/Love Me/All Shook Up/Heartbreak Hotel/(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear-Don't Be Cruel (Medley)/Love Me Tender/The Impossible Dream/Introduction By Elvis/Hound Dog/Suspicious Minds/For The Good Times/American Trilogy/Funny How Time Slips Away/I Can't Stop Loving You/Can't Help Falling In Love
Elvis Presley released several live albums during his later career revival. At Madison Square Garden is one of his most highly regarded performances showing the star in fine form. (US:11 UK:3)
“This album was a recording of a complete concert rather than a pieced together affair. This gives the listener an accurate feel of an actual 1970’s Elvis concert.”
“This set is better than anyone would have envisaged: Elvis was in sizzling form, the backing crew was top class, and New York became Elvis' over the three days he performed in the Garden.”
“Elvis Presley enjoyed great success with his standing room only concerts at Madison Square Garden, and this LP shows us why. He is in excellent form and his rapport with the crowd runs very strong; almost instantly the audience rests in the palm of Elvis' hand as they whoop and shout for joy as he sings to them.”
“Alternates between songs with faster and slower tempos; but they all work well and Elvis bats them all straight out of the ball park. Elvis sings them all with great sensitivity.”
“This is simply a sensational record, a frenetic, muscular, masterful, almost hyper-active exercise in rock and roll. The first two-thirds of the show seem to pass by without our hero taking a breath.”
“A very good live album from Elvis and you certainly get your monies worth. Polk Salad Annie is welcome on any Elvis release. Never Been To Spain is given a gritty performance. Funny How Time Slips Away is a nice subtle performance. American Trilogy is a superior track and Elvis takes this song in a wonderful pop direction. His classic oldies are fine as they had not yet reached just going through the motions status.”
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