Always a favorite with the fans, this version makes a nice addition to one's collection. I've always preferred the later versions of Love Me Tender than the 1970 versions. I don't know, I just work here. Elvis is going off in this version, and James Burton picks up on this and lets rip on his Stratocaster. The second verse is partly sung, but Elvis retreats to the spoken version.
Fever degenerates into a bump and grind version with plenty of screams and drum beats.
It must have been fun being in the audience watching Elvis do this, but the atmosphere does not evolve on this recording. Other than two versions performed in 1973, PSA earned a well deserved twelve month rest, however now that Jerry Scheff had left the band, James Burton has picked up the mid song instrumental. There is a slight edit at the conclusion of this song. Thank you very much. I'd like to introduce you to a couple of fellas that have been with me for about five months.