Live In Dallas June 1975 In Stereo CD
For decades, this recording has circulated among collectors as a mono soundboard—a compelling document of Elvis Presley’s 1975 summer tour, yet limited by its sonic flatness. Now, for the first time, it emerges in full Digitally Extracted Stereo (DES), bringing a new spatial depth and vitality to one of the King's most underappreciated live periods. While often marketed as a complete show from Dallas on June 6, 1975, the truth is more complex—and, arguably, more interesting. This is a curated set of performances drawn from multiple shows that June, capturing Presley not just in one moment, but across several nights of revival-like energy and vocal command.
The core of this recording does stem from the June 6 concert at Dallas’ Memorial Auditorium—a night that drew over 10,000 devoted fans. However, a few tracks were sourced from other dates along the tour: “See See Rider” and “I Got a Woman/Amen” from May 6 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” from June 5 in Houston; “Why Me Lord” from June 9 in Jackson, Mississippi; and the majestic “Also Sprach Zarathustra” opener from June 10 in Memphis. Rather than disrupt the experience, these additions help paint a fuller picture of the era—one in which Elvis, though aging and weathered, still summoned moments of greatness on stage.
Highlights abound. There’s the explosive medley of “Mystery Train/Tiger Man,” a spirited run through “Burning Love,” and a stunning performance of “How Great Thou Art,” so stirring Elvis reprises the ending for emphasis. Rare gems like “The Wonder of You” and “T-R-O-U-B-L-E”—the latter hot off the Today album—showcase his willingness to mix the familiar with the fresh. The DES treatment adds emotional and musical clarity, revealing layers in the arrangements and vocals previously buried in mono.
As captured in a colorful review by The Dallas Morning News, the 1975 Presley concert experience was part rock show, part religious revival. Grandmothers and teenagers screamed for scarves, security guards became “deacons in blue,” and Elvis reigned over the chaos with knowing charm and practiced ease. He may have been 40, heavier than the image on his LP covers, and visibly fatigued from years of adoration—but when he took the stage, none of that mattered. His voice, though variable, still pierced hearts. His presence, still magnetic. And as he closed with “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” fans surged toward the stage, desperate for one last moment with their King.
This release, finally in stereo, does more than polish a well-worn tape—it reclaims a vivid chapter of Presley’s live legacy, restoring its scale, energy, and spirit. Whether you’re a devoted believer or a curious newcomer, these performances are worth rediscovering—not just for their historical value, but for the sheer joy of hearing Elvis Presley do what only he could do… Enjoy!