From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis cover art

  Live Album · No. 1

From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis Songwriting Credits by Elvis Presley

1969 12 tracks 69 min
RockSoulCountryPop
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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
18
Lyricists
2
Producers
500,000
US Copies Sold
1969
Released
Data Insight

From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis was Presley's first double album and his first official live album, pairing a live disc from his 1969 International Hotel residency in Las Vegas with a studio disc, "Back in Memphis," cut at American Sound Studio. Presley wrote none of the material, which mixes his own early hits with contemporary covers such as Mac Davis's "In the Ghetto" and Mark James's "Suspicious Minds." The live disc was produced by Felton Jarvis and the studio disc by Chips Moman. It marked his return to live performance after nearly a decade in film.

"From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis" is a 1969 double album by Elvis Presley released on RCA Victor that blends rock, soul, country, and pop across live and studio recordings. The studio half, produced by Chips Moman at American Sound Studio in Memphis, introduced new material including "Suspicious Minds" and the recent hit "In the Ghetto," alongside a cover of the Bee Gees' "Words." The live half, produced by Felton Jarvis, captured classics such as "Hound Dog," "All Shook Up," and "Can't Help Falling in Love," backed by a band featuring guitarist James Burton, bassist Jerry Scheff, and drummer Ron Tutt with The Imperials and The Sweet Inspirations. It was Presley's first double album, his first official live album, and his first live performances since a 1961 benefit concert in Hawaii. The record peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold on December 13, 1969.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins Carl Perkins Felton Jarvis Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
2
Johnny B. Goode
Chuck Berry Chuck Berry Felton Jarvis Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
3
All Shook Up
Otis Blackwell Otis Blackwell Felton Jarvis Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
4
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Roy TurkLou Handman Roy TurkLou Handman Felton Jarvis Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
5
Words
Barry GibbRobin GibbMaurice Gibb Barry GibbRobin GibbMaurice Gibb Felton Jarvis Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
6
In the Ghetto
Mac Davis Mac Davis Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
7
Suspicious Minds
Mark James Mark James Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
8
You'll Think of Me
Mort Shuman Mort Shuman Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
9
Without Love (There Is Nothing)
Danny Small Danny Small Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
10
I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)
Eddy ArnoldHal HortonTommy Dilbeck Eddy ArnoldHal HortonTommy Dilbeck Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
11
Long Black Limousine
Vern StovallBobby George Vern StovallBobby George Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)
12
It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'
Johnny Tillotson Johnny Tillotson Chips Moman Elvis Presley (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 21 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis

Is From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis a live album?
Partly. It is a double album whose first disc is live, recorded at Presley's 1969 Las Vegas residency, and whose second disc, "Back in Memphis," is a studio recording. It was Elvis Presley's first double album and his first official live album.
Did Elvis Presley write any songs on From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis?
No. Elvis Presley wrote none of the songs on the album. The set mixes his own early hits, written by others, with contemporary covers and new material from writers including Mac Davis and Mark James.
Who wrote Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley?
"Suspicious Minds" was written by Mark James, who recorded the original in 1968. Elvis Presley's version, performed live on this album, came from his 1969 comeback period; the studio single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who wrote In the Ghetto by Elvis Presley?
"In the Ghetto" was written by Mac Davis. Recorded by Presley at American Sound Studio in 1969, it became a number-three hit and appears in a live version on From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis.
What was From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis by Elvis Presley?
It was Elvis Presley's 1969 double album marking his return to live performance after years of films. The album reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 and is certified Gold by the RIAA.

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