On A Winning Streak features three strong shows as recorded on February 17 (DS + MS) and 18 (DS), 1973… which means that all of it was recorded within a day. This release documents what a strain it was on Elvis’ creativity and general well-being to be performing under such a tight schedule for a whole month, but it also shows how well he actually coped under the circumstances. All three shows are tight, lively and entertaining, and you can really hear that the whole room was buzzing with excitement at his shows. All three shows are well-paced, featuring a solid selection of concert favorites as well as songs from the recent ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ television special. Elvis is clearly enjoying the interaction with his fans, and there is plenty of that here. Interestingly, he momentarily loses his patience with one loud fan, though he later says that he was “just kidding”.
A fascinating release, featuring all three shows in surprisingly good audience recorded sound: in fact, these recordings are amongst the finest audience recorded shows out there. Everything can be heard clearly, including all of Elvis’ comments, and the well-balanced and crisp live sound on these recording will make you feel like you are right there in the showroom enjoying the King in person. These tapes were recently rediscovered, we believe that you will agree with us that this is a great find and a real must, and not just for the hardcore collector. Another quality Straight Arrow release!
Track-list:
CD 1 - Saturday, February 17, 1973 Dinner Show
01. Jackie Kahane comedy sketch (partial)
02. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
03. C. C. Rider
04. I Got A Woman / Amen
05. Love Me Tender (with false start)
06. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
07. Steamroller Blues
08. You Gave Me A Mountain
09. Fever
10. Love Me
11. Blue Suede Shoes
12. Johnny B. Goode
13. Hound Dog
14. What Now My Love
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Can't Help Falling In Love
20. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
CD 2 - Saturday, February 17, 1973 Midnight Show
01. Instrumental Intro
02. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
03. C. C. Rider
04. I Got A Woman / Amen
05. Love Me Tender (with false start)
06. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
07. Steamroller Blues
08. You Gave Me A Mountain
09. Fever
10. Love Me
11. Blue Suede Shoes
12. Johnny B. Goode (with false start)
13. Hound Dog
14. What Now My Love
15. Suspicious Minds
16. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
17. I Can’t Stop Loving You
18. An American Trilogy
19. Can't Help Falling In Love
20. Closing Vamp / Announcements.
CD 3 - Sunday, February 18, 1973 Dinner Show
01. Jackie Kahane comedy sketch (partial)
02. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
03. C. C. Rider
04. I Got A Woman / Amen
05. Love Me Tender
06. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (with reprise)
07. Steamroller Blues
08. You Gave Me A Mountain
09. Fever
10. Love Me
11. Blue Suede Shoes
12. Johnny B. Goode (with false start)
13. Hound Dog
14. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
15. All Shook Up
16. Little Sister / Get Back
17. What Now My Love
18. Suspicious Minds
19. Introductions of singers, musicians, orchestra
20. I Can’t Stop Loving You
21. An American Trilogy
22. Can't Help Falling In Love
23. Closing Vamp / Announcements.