This is a first-rate 20-track compilation for anyone wanting to find out what Elvis Presley sounded like live in the last decade of his career. The selection is taken from various live albums and the songs are presented here as belonging to one single concert. The first half of the programme is covered by 1969-70 recordings with outstanding versions of "Johnny B. Goode", "Suspicious Minds" (the best-ever live cut from the 1969 "Elvis in Person" album), "Polk Salad Annie", "The Wonder of You", "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water". The second half features the hit single "Burning Love" taken from "Aloha" and the great 1974 live in Memphis rendition of "How Great Thou Art". The disc concludes with the unavoidable "Unchained Melody" from 1977, although they should have added "Can't Help Falling in Love", and why not the now classic 'Elvis has left the building' announcement.

The sound has been upgraded significantly (by Vic Anesini) and the remixed songs have real punch and power, also emphasizing the crack band that worked with Elvis. The general public at whom this CD is aimed won't be bothered by the misprint in the second half of the programme which claims that "You Gave Me A Mountain" and "An American Trilogy" are from 1972, while in fact they were taken from the "Aloha" album from a year later. The 1972 recordings might indeed have been a better choice, but let this not spoil your fun with this great disc, reminding us above all what a fantastic live performer Elvis was. At mid-price this is a real bargain.

THE ALL TIME BEST RECORDING OF SUSPICIOUS MINDS,WHICH IS WORTH THE PURCHASE PRICE ALONE.NEVER WAS ELVIS VOICE BETTER THAN IN 1969-1972,THIS SET HAS A LOT TO OFFER.

This is one of the albums I've been waiting for since that horrible day Elvis left us.

The mix is finally improved in such a way that his band is finally given the credits it deserves.

I never understood why the record labels always put his band in the background mix (except for the guitars and drums)... NOW one can finally enjoy the complete picture and comes more close to the real sound of this wonderful band. Special kudos to lead trumpet Walt Johnson and the wonderful bass trombone of Martin 'Marty' Harrell.

My favorite time of Elvis' career was the 1969 International Hotel/Vegas shows. Everything from the band's energy, Elvis' energy to Elvis' stage demeanor and look come together in 1969. Elvis was fresh off his comeback special and this was pre-jumpsuit era. Don't get me wrong, Elivs produced great live music between 1971-1977 but 1969 and 1970 was special for me. Elivs never looked better and his energy again seemed raw and he was in full form. This CD contains some great cuts from that era and the sound mix on this CD is fantatastic. You don't hear Elivs mostly in the forefront and the band in the background. This collection, especially the 1969-1970 Vegas cuts comes at you full force, with Elvis and the band rocking at an even pace across your speakers or earphones, this mix gathers every instrument and background vocal with crisp and even sound.

You can hear and feel the energy in See See Rider, Johnny B. Goode, Mystery Train/Tiger Man and Polk Salad Annie. On these cuts in particular, you get this feeling Elvis and the band are rocking out, enjoying the show and not just working. This is one of the best versions of Suspicious Minds you'll ever hear - again, the song was new, fresh and not worn out but Elvis delivers it with real conviction.

I can't name one weak track on this CD, of all the cuts of Bridge Over Troubled Water I've heard Elvis perform live, this is one of the cleanest and best.

I bought this CD for $7.99, thinking at this price it might contain either weak performances or a bad sound mix, I couldn't have been more wrong. This is as good a collection of live music you'll find and you will never find 20 tracks, this good, at this price.

A very good collection of live performances but not as good as catching the flow of a total concert.