Elvis Presley - True Love Travels on a Gravel Road - 26 January 1970 OS - Only time performed live

During the second half of the opening night show of Elvis' second Las Vegas engagement, on 26 January 1970, and after singing 'Walk A Mile In My Shoes' and 'In The Ghetto', Elvis went into a run of four new songs which would complete the ten new songs introduced during this show. The first of the final four is a real live rarity, as this was to become the songs only live rendition......................................................
On return to live performing after release from the movie contracts, Elvis' initial setlist for the four week run at The International Hotel in August 1969 had two ever present songs included from the American Sound Studios sessions earlier that year, In The Ghetto and Suspicious Minds, and the latter of which would be released as a single during that run.
Whilst three others were included, Rubberneckin', This Is The Story and Inherit The Wind, presumably, by Elvis' own on stage comments, for the purpose of the live recordings that were taking place, these were each only performed once, but none of that trio were ever performed live again or would make it onto the subsequent 'Elvis In Person' album, although both 'In The Ghetto' and 'Suspicious Minds' were included.
At the beginning of his second Vegas season, in Jan/Feb 1970 his setlist was changed again to make it more contemporary, and two more songs from the 'Memphis Sessions' became permanent fixtures that whole season, Don't Cry Daddy and Kentucky Rain, complimenting the two retained from the previous August. On opening night however, a song regarded as one of the best to emerge from those sessions was sung by Elvis and was introduced as being from the album 'From Elvis In Memphis'.
The studio master of 'True Love Travels On A Gravel Road' was recorded almost exactly a year earlier on 17 February 1969. The only time that this song was even close to being performed live again was in August 1972, when Elvis, the band and the orchestra performed a complete on stage rehearsal, but unfortunately it does not seem to have made it onto the setlist.
The opening show from Elvis' second Las Vegas season has been in the bootleg circuit for many years under several different titles, and in varying degrees of quality. However, professionally remastered, it was officially released by Sony in 2013 on the FTD label in a two disc set called 'The On Stage Season - February 1970' which featured the opening show of Elvis' second Las Vegas season on 26 January 1970 together with the closing show of 23 February.
Elvis did consider reintroducing the song to his setlist in August 1972, but despite a full stage rehearsal on the eve of his summer 1972 Vegas opening night, it appears that he never actually performed it and this remains his solo live rendition.

[@ritawhite4804]

Another gem off of one of his best albums, the sad thing about Elvis is only a small percentage of people have ever heard some of his best music.They just think he sang rock and roll in the 50s made films in the 60s and performed in Vegas in the 70s.If only radio stations would play other records of his that aren't considered the standard.Elvis was so talented and had such a variety of genres that he could sing the power of his voice was getting better. Oh how he is missed.❤

[@cesarebonventre12]

Agree so much with this!

[@hamidvarzi]

The King's infectious humour leads into a fabulous version of one of my favourite Elvis songs. A hidden gem that should have been a staple of his live performances.

[@rickharrison5132]

Love that song. True Love does travel on a gravel road but if you can stay on the road, it will usually get you to where you wanted to go.

[@leeprier6503]

There’s no one like him and never will be xx

[@LoveCityPaul]

I'll never undertand why Elvis didnt use this in his shows over the years, these early 70s live versions were electeic.

[@leonorajustice2733]

Wonderful song and great voice excellent upload.. thanks!!🤴🎤🎼🎶🎵love you Elvis Presley forever R.I.P. 🥲🙏❤️🤴🎤🎵🎶🎼

[@delorespetree3243]

One of my favorites

[@leonorajustice2733]

Wonderful song and great voice excellent upload.. thanks!!🤴🎤🎼🎶🎵

[@charlenedonovan8948]

Love his singing this wonderful song...wish he'd have sung it in more concerts.

[@priscilla3170]

I love listening to gems like this with headphones, close my eyes and hey, you are there.... in the same room with Elvis. It's as close as I'll ever come to being in the same room as him.....

[@timothybrock5922]

I was in ELVIS'S presence 19 times and there is nothing in the world better than that if you loved ELVIS !

[@priscilla3170]

@@timothybrock5922 you son of a gun you! Why didn't you call me!?!?!?!

[@timothybrock5922]

@@priscilla3170 You didn't give me your phone number, June 1st 1975 Huntsville Alabama evening show front row with my Mother, brother and sister!

[@leebillington1909]

@@timothybrock5922 Wow 19 times! That’s fantastic!!

[@timothybrock5922]

@@leebillington1909 Absolutely nothing in the world could be better !

[@soundrafontenot6986]

I love this song and Elvis was so wonderful 🌹

[@christopherwilson5212]

What got me is he is wearing black boots with this jumpsuit. Very rare & cool in my opinion.

[@JoConnolly-mo5nv]

❤❤ awesome the voice no one else comes near

[@jaapvanbarneveld736]

Super gaaf live

[@acusticoreggae5697]

Powerful Voice! So versatile 💥🎶

[@evapritchard1997]

I miss that song, like many out here, that you don't get to hear. It's a shame quality music is not played. There is a huge huge huge library of his music out there. It needs to be play for the world to hear, and experience. I used to listen to these songs repeatedly over, over and over for hours at a time. My sister would save her chore money and buy every record he recorded. Thank you my sister Jean for filling my world with Elvis

[@leebillington1909]

145 songs of Elvis’s has been downloaded onto Spotify.

[@elvispresley1222]

Bellissima canzone cantata dal re in una straordinaria versione, sei grande elvis

[@cesarebonventre12]

Love it,one of my fav

[@janewray8]

LOVE LOVE LOVELY LOVE, BOSS🌹🙏☘🍀⚡💖💥🥰

[@ildikonyilas4870]

Wow! Brilliant song and performance. Thanks✌️👑👼♥️🫶🌞

[@graziettacarcetta2498]

As pure as a DIAMOND 👏🕺❤️📀

[@richrydell9025]

I wish I could have been there to see him do this live.

[@dianamacias684]

I will like to see him singing in live this fantastic and underated song. One of my favorites

[@giannabonadeo4231]

E’ vero , il vero amore viaggia su una strada ghiaiata. Stupenda canzone e sentita poco. ELVIS unico al mondo che mi fa provare tanta emozione ❤️👑🇱🇷

[@anichoubouk9367]

👏👏👏first time im hearing this and its just fabulous fabulous Elvis as always ❤

[@user-xs9xn3ex1r]

I love this song. Beautiful too.❤❤❤

[@guyspaulding6557]

A gem

[@allang84]

Great find and nice version 😊

[@lindsaybrougham7345]

Thats why Elvis was such a great entertainer. He could sing almost any song.

[@rickeyzinn7542]

This song is saying for Elvis....I'M THE BOSS!!! ♥

[@gregamerson9172]

Great song ,one of my faves RIP SON WE.MISS YOU ❤

[@carlosjoselara8485]

Puro dinamite Elvis que musica linda interpretada por ele💖💖💖💖

[@whirlbirdy]

❤

[@gussplat]

your knowledge of ELVIS' studio recordings & live performances is incredible Leon !! thank you so VERY MUCH & HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

[@MaaikevanBroekhovenIBCLC]

Thank you❤

[@vickieanderson9558]

Another fantastic song from the man himself! What a fitting song this is for Elvis to perform. He sings this from the heart and seems like he's singing sbout Priscilla. Perhaps, he is!

[@memphisrocks1]

MEMPHISROCKS1; ''THE Greatest Talent That Has Ever Walked This Planet''.''Before Elvis There was nothing'', The worlds light was dim, When Elvis Aaron Presley exploded on the world stage. He shattered everything that was dark and lit the world with light so bright, like no other before or since. God created Elvis Aaron Presley to change the world. Change the world he did. To make it a better place. He gifted Elvis Aaron Presley with his greatest gifts. Bringing The greatest gifts of looks, vocals, style, charisma, charm, stature and grace. He Brought joy, happiness, love, generosity and caring to this world. The World Crowned Elvis Aaron Presley KING. Elvis Aaron Presley was"Unique and Ereplceible in a world of duplication''. The Icon, The Legend. The Untouchable. The Immortle, The icredible, The King of song. The King of vocals. The master, The King of style, The King of charisma. The gladiator and King of stage. The one and only True King of Music and Entertainment. ''THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE World Crowned. KING Elvis Aaron Presley''. Greatest Of All Time Past Present and Future. ''TCB'' Til the end of time.

[@gregamerson9172]

Excellent analogy 👍👍

[@veronicaezquiaga392]

♥️👑🇺🇾

[@user-oy5vi8vj1n]

Maybe.someone.somewhere.flimed.this.perfromance.from.the.audience.let's.hope.

[@andrea25021974]

From which CD is this audio? I only have the Fort Baxter CD from the 90´s, but this version sounds much better

[@michalebron5083]

❤

[@Dina_Popova]

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