Elvis' voice was shot
Joyce writes about the Utrecht, Holland show -
A weird kind of show. Elvis' voice was shot. After maybe 3 songs he asks
the audience if we want him to reschedule or just go on. The audience wants him to continue. I'm torn myself.
Getting a babysitter is so tough as it is but I feel bad that Elvis is
compelled to continue. Elvis looks great. I thought I'd just read that he
was out of shape. I think he looks rather fit. He wears great ties these
days. The sound for the first several songs is awful but gets better. I
figured at first that it was just because we were in front but not so as it
improved. I'm confused as to why this seems to happen so frequent based on other people's comments about the shows. Right after asking about continuing the show, a few people shout things out. I shout out for Psycho if he's up for it. Seemed like a good song for his raspy voice and it was one that I really wanted to hear live. And, he does it!!!!!! The band was tight as always. Davey adds a lot to the band with his backup singing.
Steve is great as always. Fun to watch Pete pounding away and singing
throughout.
I didn't expect Elvis to play as long as he did (2 hours and 15 minutes or so). I also feared long rambling musical breaks which I don't mind occasionally but not all night. I love the glittering purple guitar. Elvis was quite the trooper and thanked us for putting up with him. It was actually quite an enjoyable show. Other problems including problems with some of the equipment happened so I figure they're glad this one is over. When Good Year For The Roses began, some guy held out roses for Elvis to take. It was funny in the awkwardness watching Elvis look over occasionally while the guy kept holding the flowers up while Elvis was singing. When Elvis grabbed the flowers during the song, the guy wanted Elvis to put a rose in his lapel but Elvis decided to put it behind his ear instead which was cute. Still, Elvis really seemed to be lingering and giving us our money's worth.