After EPiC

After EPiC: Elvis in 1954-1968

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Today, The Mystery Train offers another next step for those who walked out of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert wanting to hear more Elvis.

Elvis Presley performing in Burbank for the ELVIS television special on June 29, 1968 (NBC)

Elvis Presley performing in Burbank for the ELVIS television special on June 29, 1968 (NBC)

EPiC included a brief overview of Elvis’ career prior to the 1970s concerts featured in the film. Taking a similar approach, this album-length playlist covers his first record, early hits, movie years, and 1968 “comeback” television special. In the final installment of the series, I’ll share one more playlist as well as a few other suggestions.

The 1954-1968 playlist is embedded below. You can also find it directly on Spotify.

Side A

01. That’s All Right
02. Mystery Train
03. Heartbreak Hotel
04. I Was The One
05. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
06. Hound Dog
07. Don’t Be Cruel
08. Love Me
09. One Night

Side B

10. Jailhouse Rock
11. Are You Lonesome Tonight
12. Reconsider Baby
13. Little Sister
14. Viva Las Vegas
15. Run On
16. Edge Of Reality
17. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Live-Burbank)
18. If I Can Dream

Spotify begins playing additional music without warning after a playlist ends. Anything after “If I Can Dream” is Spotify guessing what you might want to hear next.

After EPiC: Elvis in 1972

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Elvis Presley performing at the Greensboro Coliseum on April 14, 1972 (MGM)

Elvis Presley performing at the Greensboro Coliseum on April 14, 1972 (MGM)

For those who walked out of Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert wanting to hear more Elvis, this post continues The Mystery Train’s series of next steps.

1972 was another key year featured in EPiC. As Elvis attempted to manage personal challenges, including the breakup of his marriage, he found success in the studio and on the road. This 1972 playlist is designed as one album’s worth of listening. In the coming weeks, I’ll continue sharing album-length playlists exploring other eras of Elvis’s career.

The playlist is embedded below. You can also find it directly on Spotify.

Side A

01. Burning Love
02. Separate Ways (Take 25)
03. Proud Mary (Live-San Antonio)
04. Polk Salad Annie (Live-Richmond)
05. It’s Over (Live-Las Vegas)
06. Are You Lonesome Tonight (Live-Hampton Roads)
07. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Live-Hampton Roads)
08. For The Good Times (Take 3)

Side B

09. Johnny B. Goode (Takes 1-3)
10. Young And Beautiful (Rehearsal)
11. You Gave Me A Mountain (Live-Las Vegas)
12. It’s Impossible (Live-Las Vegas)
13. A Big Hunk O’ Love (Live-Las Vegas)
14. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Live-Greensboro)
15. I Can’t Stop Loving You (Live-New York City)
16. Always On My Mind (Take 3)

Spotify will begin playing additional music without warning after a playlist ends. So, anything after “Always On My Mind” is Spotify guessing what you might want to hear next.

So, You Liked EPiC. Now What?

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If you walked into Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert curious and walked out wanting to hear more Elvis, this post is for you.

Deciding what to try next in Elvis’ vast catalog can be confusing. Single disc releases tend to focus on well-worn greatest hits, while deeper exploration often requires navigating massive box sets.

As a next step, may I instead recommend this simple playlist of select studio outtakes, rehearsals, and live performances from 1970?

Featured in EPiC, 1970 was a remarkable year for Elvis both in the studio and on stage. This playlist is designed as one album’s worth of listening, enough to enjoy an evening with Elvis. In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing a few more album-length playlists exploring other eras of Elvis’s career.

The playlist is embedded below. You can also find it directly on Spotify.

After EPiC: Elvis in 1970

Side A
01. Patch It Up (Take 1)
02. I’ve Lost You (Take 1)
03. How The Web Was Woven (Take 1)
04. Little Sister/Get Back (Rehearsal)
05. Baby, Let’s Play House (Rehearsal)
06. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (Rehearsal)

Side B
07. Polk Salad Annie (Rehearsal)
08. I Just Can’t Help Believin’ (Live)
09. Mystery Train/Tiger Man (Live)
10. One Night (Live)
11. Suspicious Minds (Live)
12. Just Pretend (Live)

Keep in mind that one of the quirks of Spotify is that it will begin playing additional music without warning after a playlist ends. So, anything after “Just Pretend” is Spotify guessing what you might want to hear next.

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