Elvis Presley - 1976-12-30 - Atlanta, GA (SBD Matrix)

Elvis Presley

1976-12-30

The Omni

Atlanta, GA

Soundboard Matrix Recording

320 kbps

Artwork Included

01. See See Rider

02. I Got A Woman > Amen > Elvis talks

03. Big Boss Man

04. Love Me

05. Fairytale

06. Happy Birthday Dear Elvis (audience singing)

07. You Gave Me A Mountain

08. O Sole Mio  > It's Now Or Never

09. Jailhouse Rock

10. Such A Night > Elvis talks

11. Reconsider Baby

12. Are You Lonesome Tonight?

13. That's All Right > Elvis talks

14. My Way

15. Polk Salad Annie

16. Band Introductions

17. Early Morning Rain

18. What'd I Say

19. Johnny B. Goode > Band solos

20. Love Letters

21. Band Introductions > School Days

22. Hurt (with reprise)

23. Hound Dog

24. Unchained Melody

25. Can't Help Falling In Love

26. Closing Vamp

Elvis Presley  - 1976-12-30 - Atlanta, GA (SBD Matrix)

In 1976, Elvis Presley slipped further into the drug addicted haze and paranoia which would claim his life the following year. The over weight singer had become a parody of himself. Marjorie Garber wrote that "in effect he had become Liberace. Even his fans were now middle-aged matrons and blue-haired grandmothers." Many of his long time fans, who had supported him during the decline that began in 1973, now turned on the King, appalled that they paid for tickets to concerts which had become grotesque displays of self indulgence. He left girl friend Linda Thompson to date 19 year old Ginger Alden. He fired 3 long time members of his inner circle, who responded by publishing a devastating tell all book that chronicled his drug use. Yet, he continued to sell out shows, and every now and then, glimmers of the King re-emerged. Presley ended 1976 with a 5 show mini tour that ran from December 27 to 31. At all 5 shows, he sounds healthy, strong and in excellent spirits, a far cry from performances earlier that year or those leading up to his tragic death the following year. Whether it was his recent weight loss or the start of his new relationship Alden, some force propelled Elvis to have one last hurrah on the waning days of 1976. This soundboard matrix recording captures him on night 4 of the tour, in Atlanta on December 30, 1976, 4 dozen years ago today. Note: I've also included the soundboard from the show in the downlaod, though it is focussed on the piano as opposed to the vocals. I think the matrix makes for a better listeing experience.