On Stage (Elvis Presley album) explained

On Stage (subtitled February, 1970) is a live album by American singer Elvis Presley, released by RCA Records in June 1970. It was recorded between February 17 and 19, 1970 and August 22 and 25, 1969 at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The album reached number 13 on both the Billboard 200 and country music charts.^[1] It was certified Gold on February 23, 1971, and Platinum on July 15, 1999, by the Recording Industry Association of America.^[2]

Content

On Stage was an immediate follow up to From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis, which also featured live recordings. Unlike the previous release, however, this album focused on songs that were not, at the time, associated with Elvis.

The album features the worldwide number one single "The Wonder of You", which topped both the United States Adult Contemporary tracks chart and the British music chart. Other selections include "See See Rider", "Yesterday", Tony Joe White's "Polk Salad Annie", Del Shannon's "Runaway", and a version of "Let It Be Me". "See See Rider" would go on to become Elvis' frequent introductory number at his concerts up to his last performance at the (now defunct) Market Square Arena in Indianapolis Indiana on June 26, 1977, while "Polk Salad Annie" also became a regular part of his repertoire. The album is notable for not showing Elvis' name anywhere on the cover.

The album has remained in print since its release date and has sold more than ten million copies globally. On January 8, 2010, it was announced that a Legacy Edition would be released, to follow the Legacy Edition release of From Elvis In Memphis in the spring of 2010.

Track listing

Legacy Edition

On March 23, 2010, the album was released in a two-disc Legacy Edition. All tracks on disc two were recorded August 23–26, 1969.

The album was arranged by Bergen White, Glen D. Hardin and Glen Spreen

Personnel

Sourced from Keith Flynn’s access to RCA and AFM paperwork.^{[3] [4] [5]}

• Elvis Presley – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar
• James Burton – electric lead guitar
• John Wilkinson − electric rhythm guitar
• Charlie Hodge − backing vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
• Glen D. Hardin − keyboards except “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
• Larry Muhoberac - keyboards on “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
• Jerry Scheff – bass
• Bob Lanning − drums except “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
• Ronnie Tutt – drums on “Runaway” and “Yesterday”
• Eddie Graham − percussion
• The Imperials − backing vocals
• The Sweet Inspirations − backing vocals
• Bobby Morris and his Orchestra - orchestra

Overdubbed:

• Millie Kirkham, Mary Holladay, Ginger Holladay, Mary "Jeanie" Greene, Sandra Posey Robinson - additional backing vocals
• Dolores Edgin, June "Ricki" Page, Hurshel Wiginton, Joseph Babcock – additional backing vocals on "Runaway", "The Wonder of You", and "Yesterday"
• James Glaser – additional backing vocals on "The Wonder of You"

Notes and References

1. Web site: On Stage Awards . Allmusic . Rovi Corp . 2013 . May 26, 2013.
2. Web site: Searchable database . 2013 . RIAA . Recording Industry Association of America. May 26, 2013. Note: Enter search for "On Stage", then select "Presley, Elvis"
3. Web site: Elvis Presley Recording Sessions: April 3, 1970.
4. Web site: Elvis Presley Recording Sessions: April 1, 1970.
5. Web site: Elvis Presley Recording Sessions: March 30, 1970.