Assembled from tracks Elvis Presley recorded in Nashville between 1966 and '68, this, like the similar Such a Night, is an album that probably should have been, but because it was the policy of his label and his management... more » to scatter Presley's non-soundtrack '60s recordings out as singles, bonus tracks, and additions to low-budget compilations, it never happened--until now. Instead of rougher alternate takes, these are finished masters, many of which will be recognizable to Presley fans. The material here is a mix of tunes supplied by the star's publishing company and selections he wanted to record. Jerry Reed, who plays guitar on several tunes, is also represented as a songwriter via two highlights, "Guitar Man" and the similarly fast-talking "U.S. Male." Another Reed, bluesman Jimmy, gets his due in a cover of "Big Boss Man." The soaring, almost religious "Indescribably Blue" points in the direction that Elvis would follow--often with unfortunate results--for the rest of his career. Overall, Tomorrow provides a revealing look at Presley's studio recordings during his pre-comeback period. --Robert Baird« less
Assembled from tracks Elvis Presley recorded in Nashville between 1966 and '68, this, like the similar Such a Night, is an album that probably should have been, but because it was the policy of his label and his management to scatter Presley's non-soundtrack '60s recordings out as singles, bonus tracks, and additions to low-budget compilations, it never happened--until now. Instead of rougher alternate takes, these are finished masters, many of which will be recognizable to Presley fans. The material here is a mix of tunes supplied by the star's publishing company and selections he wanted to record. Jerry Reed, who plays guitar on several tunes, is also represented as a songwriter via two highlights, "Guitar Man" and the similarly fast-talking "U.S. Male." Another Reed, bluesman Jimmy, gets his due in a cover of "Big Boss Man." The soaring, almost religious "Indescribably Blue" points in the direction that Elvis would follow--often with unfortunate results--for the rest of his career. Overall, Tomorrow provides a revealing look at Presley's studio recordings during his pre-comeback period. --Robert Baird
"A little bit of country, pop and rock 'n' roll. One of the best compilations of Elvis ever! And I mean it! This is not just a cd for diehard fans or rockabillies. Every rocker must have it! "Too Much Monkey Business" is an old Chuck Berry song, "Guitar Man" and "US Male" are Jerry Reed originals, "Tomorrow Is A Long Time" is Bob Dylans country, "Big Boss Man" is Willie Dixon's blues, "Stay Away" and "Going Home" are Wild West songs, "Love Letters" is Kelly Lester's, "Fools Fall In Love" is another Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller's song originaly recorded by The Drifters, but his is faster, "High Heel Sneakers" is another rock 'n' roll classic, and so on and on... This is really worth having. Rock On!"
The King On The Verge of His 68 Combeback
T. C Lane | Marina, CA USA | 08/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Non-soundtrack recordings made between 66 and 68, these sides show that Elvis' 68 Comeback was inevitable. Jerry Reed gives Elvis 2 of his best songs "Guitar Man" and "U.S. Male" and the King knocks 'em out of the park. His cover of the Clovers "Down In The Alley" from 1966 is tough R&B. Also, check out his version of Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow Is A Long Time". A great performance. Yes, the man could do it all. So, while he was still making bad movies, these Nashville sides are proof that the King was on the verge of Rock and Roll's greatest comeback. His voice sounds great, the songs on this CD are generally good (a few too many remakes of other artist's hits), and you can just feel him committed to making great music again. Which he would."
The Comeback Begins
Scott T. Rivers | Los Angeles, CA USA | 09/26/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Tomorrow Is a Long Time" represents the beginning of Elvis Presley's artistic resurrection. The majority of Presley's studio work from 1966 to 1968 ranks among his best recordings. "Down in the Alley," "Love Letters," "Guitar Man," "Hi-Heel Sneakers," "Big Boss Man," "U.S. Male" and the title track (a superb Bob Dylan cover) display the eclecticism and high energy of this unique artist. If you don't have the "From Nashville to Memphis" box set, then this CD is a must-own - it's a valuable document of the King reclaiming his crown."
What could have been
STEVE FAIR | Tennessee | 04/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD shows just how great Elvis was even during the time he was making movies and soundtracks that most people dismiss as fluff. Had Elvis been given support and encouragement by his record label and management he could have put out great records throughout the 60s. Instead the manager chose to breakup these great recording sessions into bonus takes on soundtracks and low price albums and the general public still doesnt know just how great Elvis was through out his whole career.This is a CD well worth owning."
THIS ALBUM SHOULD HAVE BEEN OUT FROM THE START!
STEVE FAIR | 05/27/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Due to the damage all those lame movies and soundtracks did to Elvis' musical image and reputation, these tracks were not paid much attention to when first released. Which brings about the point that not only were these songs very much underrated, but instead of them being released in the manner in which they are here, and should have been from the start, they were scattered about haphazardly on lame soundtrack and budget albums, therefore being buried with a bunch of garbage, and never given a real chance of being appreciated. This set corrects that problem, 30 years too late, but better then never! At least from here on they can be heard and appreciated in the way they should be. This set is most of the non-movie secular work Elvis laid down between 1966-68, and there are many gems! "GUITAR MAN, BIG BOSS MAN, U.S.MALE, HI HEEL SNEAKERS, DOWN IN THE ALLEY, TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS" are all great..great! Country/Blues/Rock performances that deserved a lot more attention at the time than they got. "I'LL REMEMBER YOU, LOVE LETTERS, YOU DON'T KNOW ME,and INDESCRIBABLY BLUE" are all gorgeous! You can feel the emotion in Elvis' voice on these..again very overlooked and great ballads. Also "FOOLS FALL IN LOVE" is a fun little romp, the title track shows that Elvis wasn't as out of touch with the newer music as some suggested, giving a great laid back 60's style rendition of Bob Dylan's composition-In fact Dylan has said this is his favorite cover of one of his songs...Nuff said! For myself, there is another personal little treat, I've always liked "STAY AWAY" and had a hard time finding it on CD until now, again it was buried on a movie album, and I didn't want to buy a movie disc for one or two songs so it's a little added bonus for myself. Anyway it's a nice little fast paced country ballad which sounds like it was set to the tune of "GREENSLEEVES". Any true Elvis fan will love this very underappricated body of work if they don't already, and they all sound great! JOHN from L.A. CA"
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
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