On this new 3CD set (release date: February 20), Bruno Blum has compiled original Elvis recordings from the period 1954-1958 together with original versions of the titles which Elvis chose; the result – according to the liner notes - is a comparative retrospective which allows a better appreciation of his immense contribution to an American music hybrid which conquered the world.

Other artists featured include : Arthur Crudup, Leon Payne & The Lone Star Buddies, Bill Monroe & The Bluegrass Boys, Billy Eckstine, Jimmy Wakely, Patti Page, The Shelton Brothers, Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris, Kokomo Arnold, Johnnie Lee Wills, Arthur Gunter, Little Junior Parker, Ray Charles, Clyde Mcphatter & The Drifters, Hal Singer, Carl Perkins, Slim And Slam, Little Richard, Lloyd Price, Big Joe Turner, Big Mama Thornton, etc.

Track Listing for Elvis Presley & The American Music Heritage (3CD)

CD1

1. That's all right - Arthur crudup

2. That's all right -Elvis Presley

3. I love you because - Leon payne and the lone star buddies

4. I love you because - Elvis Presley

5. Blue moon of kentucky - Bill monroe

6. Blue moon of kentucky - Elvis Presley

7. Blue moon - Billy eckstine

8. Blue moon - Elvis Presley

9. I ll never let you go - Jimmy wakely

10. I ll never let you go - Elvis Presley

11. I don t care if the sun don t shine - Patti Page

12. I don t care if the sun don t shine - Elvis Presley

13. Just because - Shelton Brothers

14. Just because - Elvis Presley

15. Good rockin tonight -Roy Brown

16. Good rockin tonight - Harris wynonie

17. Good rockin tonight - Elvis Presley

18. Milkcow blues - Arnold kokomo

19. Milkcow blues - Johnny lee wills

20. Milkcow blues boogie - Elvis Presley

21. You're a heartbreaker - Elvis Presley

CD2

1. Baby let s play house -Arthur gunter

2. Baby let s play house - Elvis Presley

3. I m left you re right she s gone - Elvis Presley

4. I forgot to remember to forget - Elvis Presley

5. Mystery train -Little parker junior

6. Mystery train -Elvis Presley

7. Tryin to get to you - The eagles

8. Tryin to get to you - Elvis Presley

9. I got a woman - Ray charles

10. I got a woman - Elvis Presley

11. Heartbreak hotel - Elvis Presley

12. Money honey - The drifters

13. Money honey - Elvis Presley

14. I m counting on you - Elvis Presley

15. I was the one - Elvis Presley

16. Rock around the clock - Hal singer

17. Blue suede shoes - Carl perkins

18. Blue suede shoes - Elvis Presley

19. My baby left me - Arthur crudup

20. My baby left me - Elvis Presley

21. One sided love affair - Elvis Presley

22. So glad you re mine - Arthur crudup

23. So glad you re mine - Elvis Presley

CD3

1. Tutti frutti - Slim and slam

2. Tutti frutti - Little richard

3. Tutti frutti - Elvis Presley

4. Lawdy miss clawdy - Lloyd price

5. Lawdy miss clawdy - Elvis Presley

6. Shake rattle and roll - Big joe turner

7. Shake rattle and roll - Elvis Presley

8. I want you i need you i love you - Elvis Presley

9. Hound dog - Big mama thornton

10. Hound dog - Freddie bell and the bellboys

11. Hound dog - Elvis Presley

12. Don t be cruel - Elvis Presley

13. Any way you want me (that s how i will be) - Elvis Presley

14. We're gonna move - Elvis Presley

15. Aura lea - The shelton brothers

16. Love me tender - Elvis Presley

17. Poor boy - Elvis Presley

18. Playing for keeps - Elvis Presley

19. Love me - Elvis Presley

20. Paralyzed - Elvis Presley

21. How s the world treating you - Elvis Presley

22. When my blue moon turns to gold again - Elvis Presley

Rainbow announced number 8 in their Vegas Variety series.

Press-release

To be released March 2nd, 2012: Rainbow Records proudly presents Volume 8 of their series “Vegas Variety”, featuring the complete performance of August 6, 1972 Midnight Show at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, Nevada.

Rainbow Records is again able to deliver a very fine show in really nice sound, recorded by some fans tape recorder which has been secretly brought with by a fan. It is important for many Elvis-Fans to have just about every show Elvis ever did in their collection. Unfortunately there is no soundboard or professional recording available for every show. But still we are fortunate enough to hear most of the concerts because of the private recordings many fans did when they visited Elvis in Las Vegas and on his many tours. Those recordings might sound a bit rough to some ears but they are what they are: A document of Elvis´ big output of live performances.
As usual a very high quality booklet comes with this release. It has a lot of pictures and information covering the magic of Elvis and Las Vegas back in August/September of 1972 on its 20 pages.

Tracklisting:
01. Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. C. C. Rider
03. Proud Mary
04. Until It's Time For You To Go
05. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
06. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
07. Polk Salad Annie
08. What Now My Love (with false start)
09. Fever (with false start)
10. Blue Suede Shoes
11. Heartbreak Hotel
12. Little Sister / Get Back (Incomplete)
13. Suspicious Minds (Incomplete)
14. My Way
15. Band Introductions
16. An American Trilogy
17. Can't Help Falling In Love
18. Closing Vamp / Announcements