Elvis Presley, the Sweet Inspirations: Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles CA
Steven Rosen, Sounds, 1 June 1974
PERHAPS AMERICA'S two most important musical artists took to the roads recently. Bob Dylan blazed a crosscountry tour which left followers and non-believers alike a little short of breath. And more currently Elvis Presley donned his blue suede dancing shoes and appeared for one night at the Inglewood Forum.
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