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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Legendary Performer Series helped set standards,
By Shawn Viland "Music, White Sox and the Bible.... (Aurora, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Legendary Performer 2 (Audio CD)
While a half-hour recording is paltry by today's standards for anthologies[thus a 4-start rating instead of 5], this series was a standard-setter for anthologies. In the mid-seventies there were many "Greatest Hits" and "Best of..." compilations, including Elvis' Gold Records and Worldwide Gold Award collections. But, for the Elvis fan who had everything these compilations offered a handful of rarities along with alternate versions of some hits. Some songs that have since appeared an many other compilations (i.e. Harbor Lights and Baby What Do You Wnat Me To Do) appeared first hear. There are excerpts from interviews and a cross-section of Elvis' diverse stylings, including Rock-a-billy, rock-n-roll, country, rhythm & blues and gospel. At [the cost] for the CD's, its worth it for even the casual Elvis collector who may not have some of these recordings already on CD. I would like to see RCA remaster and repackage the Legendary Performer series, especially Volu,es 1-4, into a single...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Volume 2 not much of a bargin,
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This review is from: Legendary Performer 2 (Audio CD)
The only good news about the CD reissue of the 1976 album is that there is nothing wrong with the songs. The bad news is, if you plan to purchase the CD to replace the vinyl LP, you are in for a surprise. The 14 tracks on the original album are now reduced to 10 on the CD! The 1956 Texas interview, the 1961 press conference in Hawaii, "Blue Christmas" and the two takes of "A Cane and A High Starched Collar" are NOT included. Unless you are seeking the alternate take of "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" (with the reversed lyrics near the end) save your money on this one. With only 10 songs and no track information (the CD does not include the original album booklet) this budget release, marketed by The Special Music Company division of Essex Entertainment, is no bargin. I am disappointed that RCA/BMG won't release the four volumes of this series with all of the tracks (as of 2011 only volumes 1 and 2 are available on CD).
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Legendary Performer 2 by Elvis Presley (Audio CD - 1992)
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