Elvis Presley - I'm Leavin' - 10 November 1971, Boston Garden Arena (First Live Soundboard Version)

Photos in this video taken by Cathi Avenell
The studio master was recorded In Nashville on 20 May, 1971 the song is moody and restrained. Elvis did not rely on his pipes to carry this song. Instead he depended on his artistic sensibilities to get the song's story across ... Elvis and his group committed a good deal of hard, sustained effort to I'm Leavin'. They were not rushing through this one. Between takes 3 and 4 he acknowledged his fondness for the song, saying, 'Phew man, it's tough, but the thing is worth working on'. :
Elvis added the song to the setlist for his fifth Las Vegas Season from 9 August to 6 September and there are many good versions throughout that season. There are as yet no soundboard recordings from that Vegas season and some people prefer this to audience recordings. My own opinion is that good quality audience recordings give a 'fly on the wall' feel to the listening experience as it is recorded almost as the audience themselves heard it.
This soundboard version is taken from that show in The Boston Garden on 10 November 1971 and is one of that show's highlights. This show was originally released as a much sought after bootleg called 'The Power of Zhazzam' in 1996 but was finally officially released by Sony on the FTD label in 2010 with considerably improved audio quality.
As with all of these videos, to get the most out of the re-edited audio, I highly recommend you use ear /headphones and turn the volume up as much as you dare!

[@robartaquinn7258]

This is going to be my funeral song. Its mighty

[@DanielSilva-cf8ri]

Beautiful Quinn!! Daniel from Rio de Janeiro.

[@simonnorth5008]

Consider myself to be a big Elvis fan, I'm almost ashamed to say I've only just discovered this song! I absolutely love it, and this live version in particular is fantastic. What a talent.

[@Moonlight-y8x]

I want everyone else to be silent while Elvis sings. I just want to hear his amazing voice. It doesn't even need an instrument... It's such an amazing voice...

[@vincenzoridente9994]

I wish Elvis had sang I'm leaving more often live I love this song

[@creenation6609]

No matter what he sang or said.. His voice was captivating & mesmerizing!! Such a gift from God. Take care & may you be @ Peace!! " Elvis Aaron Presley " 🦅

[@maggieshome]

So sad lovely song makes me cry every time sounds like he is singing about his life thank you for sharing

[@stacigirl772]

Me too

[@roberto0561]

My favourite ELVIS song, I absolutely love the lyrics

[@helenludlow2331]

Fabulous song 😘

[@zachary2890-l9k]

Lovely song

[@zf5567]

“I’m not going to sing it just going to do it…”…..😢😢. A most beautiful song!! I’m always amazed finding these hidden 💎 new for me! His voice was like velvet..❤️ 👑. Thank you for uploading it..and the story with it .

[@vincenzoridente9994]

I like the line when Elvis says I'm arriving

[@alexsiqueira9536]

elvis the king modelo em pessoa artista conpleto

[@PearljamnickF1]

Beautiful song sung by the King x

[@yvonnesloan7646]

This is Fabulous!!!

[@kerrydedalonis4431]

I'm from Boston. Wish I could of gone to this show but I was only 2!!!

[@tippingtophat4012]

Did you ever see elvis in concert?

[@kerrydedalonis4431]

@@tippingtophat4012 No 😞

[@Ntass1]

🤴👌

[@DarrenCarrie]

Sorry. Elvis your never leaving the building. 😊.sorry iam from Ireland 🇮🇪 😅 ❤

[@giannabonadeo4231]

❤️👑❤️👑❤️👑

[@cathiavenell6069]

ALL of the photos used in your video were take by myself and my good friend Steve Toli. It would have been nice if you had given us photo credit! Both CD's have given me photo credit and my permission to use my photos. That aside, this was my first Elvis concert and for me the best!

[@TheUltimateElvisChannelbyLeon]

Hi Cathi. My apologies and no offence was intended. i have gladly added a photo credit to the top of the description. Thank you for reaching out.

[@daliscwbys1]

Thank you for uploading this great song! What is the name of the FTD this song is on please?

[@TheUltimateElvisChannelbyLeon]

Hi Chuck. It's called "Elvis As Recorded At Boston Garden '71", it's #95 in the collection and originally released in 2010.