Pieces of Asheville Vol. 2 (SRB Remaster)
Label: SRB

On July 23, 1975, Elvis Presley returned to the Asheville Civic Center for the second of three consecutive performances in North Carolina. Relaxed, playful, and clearly feeding off an enthusiastic audience, Elvis delivered one of the most engaging concerts of the summer tour, balancing powerful performances with the spontaneous humor and audience interaction that made his 1975 shows so memorable.
Throughout the evening, Elvis keeps the atmosphere loose and unpredictable. Between songs he jokes with fans, fields requests from the crowd, and reflects on turning forty, all while maintaining a warm rapport that carries through the entire performance. Musically, the concert is equally rewarding, featuring standout renditions of "It's Midnight," performed in acknowledgement of its hometown songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler, a heartfelt "Fairytale," an explosive "How Great Thou Art," and commanding performances of "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," "Shake a Hand," and "Promised Land." Even familiar concert staples are delivered with renewed energy, making this one of the most entertaining audience recordings from the 1975 tour.
Presented here as "Pieces of Asheville, Vol. II", this new SRB Records stereo remaster carefully rebuilds the original audience recording to bring greater clarity, balance, and depth to Elvis' voice, the TCB Band, and the atmosphere inside the Civic Center. Every effort has been made to preserve the character of the source while enhancing its presence, creating a listening experience that places the performance itself at center stage.