In the '70s,
Elvis Presley
backed away from his career in Hollywood and reasserted himself as a live performer, first with his series of engagements in Las Vegas and later through concert tours that put him back in touch with the fans who had supported him since the beginning. While
Presley
didn't record as often in the latter years of his life, what he did produce was informed by a more mature and soulful approach that showed the high-spirited teenager from Memphis was developing a sound to match his status as a grownup who still sang with passion and force.
The 70s: Elvis Presley
collects 12 tracks from
the King
's albums of the '70s, featuring rockers, ballads, and blues-influenced selections that confirm
's voice remained a marvel right up to the end. Includes the hits "Burning Love," "Moody Blue," "Always on My Mind," "An American Trilogy," and many more. ~ Mark Deming