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Elvis Presley · 1974

Elvis Presley

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August 19, 1974Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Elvis Presley began his 11th season at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. The opening night featured a completely new program and the packed showroom gave him several standing ovations. Elvis performed in the Peacock suit and sang, among others, “Big Boss Man”, “Proud Mary”, “Down in the Alley”, “Good Time Charlie’s Got the Blues”, “Never Been to Spain”, “It’s Midnight”, “If You Talk in Your Sleep”, “I’m Leavin’”, “Let Me Be There”, “Softly, as I Leave You”, “If You Love Me Let Me Know”, “Love Me Tender”, “Polk Salad Annie”, “Promised Land”, “My Baby Left Me”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Fever”, “Hound Dog” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. The program also featured an appearance by Telly Savalas.

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