On Stage (Elvis Presley album)

On Stage (original title On Stage - February, 1970) is a live album by American singer Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records LSP-4362 in June 1970. It was recorded between February 17 and 19, 1970 and August 22 and 25, 1969 at the International Hotel, 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]

On Stage
Live album by
Elvis Presley
ReleasedJune 1970
RecordedAugust 22 and 25 1969; February 17–19, 1970
VenueInternational Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
GenreRock
Length31:57
LabelRCA Records
Elvis Presley chronology
Let's Be Friends
(1970)		 On Stage
(1970)		 Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol. 1
(1970)
Singles from On Stage
  1. ""The Wonder of You"/"Mama Liked the Roses""
    Released: April 20, 1970
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
MusicHound[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[3]
Rough Guides[4]

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 "The Wonder of You", which topped both the United States Adult Contemporary tracks chart and the British music chart. Other selections include "See See Rider", "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
Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Recording dateLength
1."See See Rider"TraditionalFebruary 17, 19703:08
2."Release Me"Eddie Miller, Dub Williams,
Robert Yount		February 18, 19703:11
3."Sweet Caroline"Neil DiamondFebruary 18, 19702:43
4."Runaway"Del Shannon, Max CrookAugust 22, 19692:47
5."The Wonder of You"Baker KnightFebruary 19, 19702:38
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Recording dateLength
1."Polk Salad Annie"Tony Joe WhiteFebruary 19, 19705:33
2."Yesterday"Lennon–McCartneyAugust 25, 19692:27
3."Proud Mary"John FogertyFebruary 17, 19702:47
4."Walk A Mile In My Shoes"Joe SouthFebruary 18, 19702:59
5."Let It Be Me"Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre DelanoëFebruary 17, 19703:39

Extended Version
In 1999 BMG reissued the album with six additional songs (tracks 10-15).
No.TitleWriter(s)Recording dateLength
1."See See Rider"TraditionalFebruary 17, 19703:08
2."Release Me"Eddie Miller, Dub Williams, Robert YountFebruary 18, 19703:11
3."Sweet Caroline"Neil DiamondFebruary 18, 19702:43
4."Runaway"Del Shannon, Max CrookAugust 22, 19692:47
5."The Wonder of You"Baker KnightFebruary 19, 19702:38
6."Polk Salad Annie"Tony Joe WhiteFebruary 19, 19705:33
7."Yesterday"Paul McCartney and John LennonAugust 25, 19692:27
8."Proud Mary"John FogertyFebruary 17, 19702:47
9."Walk A Mile In My Shoes"Joe SouthFebruary 18, 19702:59
10."In The Ghetto"Mac DavisFebruary 19702:45
11."Don't Cry Daddy"Mac DavisFebruary 19702:59
12."Kentucky Rain"Eddie RabbitFebruary 19703:53
13."I Can't Stop Loving You"Don GibsonFebruary 19702:21
14."Suspicious Minds"Mark JamesFebruary 19705:04
15."Long Tall Sally"Robert BlackwellFebruary 19701:25
16."Let It Be Me"Gilbert Bécaud, Mann Curtis, Pierre DelanoëFebruary 17, 19703:39

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.

Disc one - On Stage
No.TitleLength
1."See See Rider"3:06
2."Release Me"3:11
3."Sweet Caroline"2:43
4."Runaway"2:46
5."The Wonder of You"2:34
6."Polk Salad Annie"5:33
7."Yesterday"2:27
8."Proud Mary"2:47
9."Walk A Mile In My Shoes"2:59
10."Let It Be Me"3:39
11."Don't Cry Daddy" (recorded live at the International Hotel, 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
Disc two - Elvis in Person at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
No.TitleLength
1."Blue Suede Shoes" (previously unreleased)2:05
2."Johnny B. Goode" (previously unreleased)2:20
3."All Shook Up" (previously unreleased)2:07
4."Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (previously unreleased)3:15
5."Hound Dog" (previously unreleased)1:53
6."I Can't Stop Loving You"3:19
7."My Babe" (previously unreleased)2:10
8."Mystery Train" / "Tiger Man" (previously unreleased)3:45
9."Words" (previously unreleased)2:45
10."In the Ghetto"2:56
11."Suspicious Minds"7:45
12."Can't Help Falling in Love" (previously unreleased)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]

Overdubbed:

  • Mary Holladay, Ginger Holladay, Jeanie Greenie, Sandra Posey, Dolores Edgin, Ricki Page, Hurshel Wiginton, Joseph Babcock, James Glaser – additional backing vocals

References
  1. On Stage at AllMusic
  2. Graff, Gary; Durchholz, Daniel (eds) (1999). MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide. Farmington Hills, MI: Visible Ink Press. p. 892. ISBN 1-57859-061-2.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  3. "Elvis Presley: Album Guide". rollingstone.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2015.
  4. Simpson, Paul (2004). The Rough Guide to Elvis. London: Rough Guides. p. 144. ISBN 1-84353-417-7.
  5. "On Stage Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corp. 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  6. "Searchable database". RIAA. Recording Industry Association of America. 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013. Note: Enter search for "On Stage", then select "Presley, Elvis"
  7. https://keithflynn.com/recording-sessions/700403ods.html
  8. https://keithflynn.com/recording-sessions/700401ods.html
  9. https://keithflynn.com/recording-sessions/700331ods.html
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