I put on Disc 2 first. The alternate versions of Lovers Concerto and, in particular, Unchained Melody blew me away immediately.

Nice to hear full versions of the hits on this LIVE show. However, I think, for the time being, I've had my share of LIVE recordings that have little variation from what I already have on CD.

I love the 2012 version of My World Is Empty Without You.

Not an album that I have played very much through the years except for one or two favorites, which are now on my iPod, but it was nice to hear Disc 1. Prior to 1967 I always bought the mono albums. After so many years of hearing the stereo albums on CD it is nice to have the mono albums on CD, as well.

And a round of applause to the graphic designers - it wasn't until I was on the last page of the booklet when I realized I had read everything with just my regular bifocals.