Elvis Online. Newbury

 

This Months Song is "Double Trouble".

From the movie of the same name. When singer Guy Lambert and his entourage travel from

Swinging London to Antwerp on a tour, he is followed by Jill Conway, a beautiful but unworldly heiress.

 

 

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'The Harum Scarum Sessions' New FTD Deluxe Set: FTD continues their series of "complete sessions" and is pleased to
announce the release of 'Elvis: The Harum Scarum Sessions' - the 60th anniversary edition!
Newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the masters and outtakes now offer far
superior audio to the original 1965 soundtrack album. For purists the original LP masters are also featured on Disc 3.

DISC 1
REMIXED MASTERS
1 Harem Holiday (2:21)
2 My Desert Serenade (1:50)
3 Go East – Young Man (2:31)
4 Mirage (2:30)
5 Kismet (2:12)
6 Shake That Tambourine (2:07)
7 Hey Little Girl (2:18)
8 Golden Coins (1:58)
9 So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (3:04)
10 Animal Instinct (2:15)
11 Wisdom Of The Ages (2:00)
OUTTAKES
12 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2001-2008) (4:49)
13 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2009-2011) (2:59)
14 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2012-2017) (5:36)
15 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2018-2019) (2:37)
16 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2020-2024) (3:23)
17 Shake That Tambourine (take 2025) (2:12)
18 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2026-2027) (3:11)

DISC 2
1 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2028-2032) (4:33)
2 Shake That Tambourine (take 2033) (2:18)
3 Shake That Tambourine (takes 2034-2040) (4:11)
4 Shake That Tambourine (take 2041) (2:27)
5 Shake That Tambourine (splice of 2041 and 2027/M) (2:07)
6 So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (take 2042) (3:42)
7 So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (takes 2043-2044) (3:28)
8 So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (take 2045) (3:26)
9 So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (splice of takes 2044 and 2045/M) (3:05)
10 My Desert Serenade (takes 2046-2048) (3:30)
11 My Desert Serenade (takes 2049-2051) (2:38)
12 My Desert Serenade (take 2052) (2:07)
13 My Desert Serenade (take 2053) (2:11)
14 My Desert Serenade (takes 2054-2055) (2:25)
15 My Desert Serenade (takes 2056-2057/M) (2:10)
16 Wisdom Of The Ages (takes 2058-2059) (2:30)
17 Wisdom Of The Ages (take 2060) (2:08)
18 Wisdom Of The Ages (take 2061) (2:05)
19 Wisdom Of The Ages (take 2062/M) (2:14)
20 Kismet (takes 2063-64) (2:46)
21 Kismet (takes 2065-2067/M) (3:12)
22 Hey Little Girl (takes 2068-2069) (2:59)
23 Hey Little Girl (take 2070) (2:38)
24 Hey Little Girl (takes 2071-2072/M) (2:45)
25 Golden Coins (takes 2073-2076) (3:38)
26 Golden Coins (takes 2077-2078) (2:27)
27 Golden Coins (takes 2079-2080) (2:33)

DISC 3
1 Golden Coins (takes 2081-2082) (2:20)
2 Golden Coins (take 2083) (2:06)
3 Golden Coins (takes 2084-2088) (3:41)
4 Golden Coins (splice of takes 2088 and 2083/M) (2:02)
5 Animal Instinct (takes 2089-2091) (4:23)
6 Animal Instinct (take 2092) (2:23)
7 Animal Instinct (take 2093) (2:23)
8 Animal Instinct (take 2094/M) (2:32)
9 Harem Holiday (takes 2095-2096) (3:35)
10 Harem Holiday (vocal replacement of 2096/unedited master) (2:29)
11 Go East – Young Man (track: takes 2097-2098) (3:21)
12 Go East – Young Man (track: take 2099) (2:41)
13 Go East – Young Man (vocal overdub to take 2099/M) (2:33)
14 Mirage (track: takes 2100-2104) (4:44)
15 Mirage (vocal overdub to 2104/M) (2:34)
- ORIGINAL 1965 STEREO ALBUM MASTERS
16 Harem Holiday (2:20)
17 My Desert Serenade (1:50)
18 Go East – Young Man (2:30)
19 Mirage (2:29)
20 Kismet (2:12)
21 Shake That Tambourine (2:07)
22 Hey Little Girl (2:18)
23 Golden Coins (1:57)
24 So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) (3:03)
25 Animal Instinct (2:15)
26 Wisdom Of The Ages (1:58)

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ELVIS - "The Greatest Musician of All Time": Microsoft 'msn-entertainment' this week published their list of 'The Greatest Musicians of All-Time and what made them icons' - and ELVIS came in at Number 1!

The Beatles came in at second place.

1. Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is often hailed as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, a title he earned through his unique ability to blend various musical genres, including blues, country, and gospel. His electrifying stage presence and signature dance moves captivated audiences worldwide, making him a cultural icon. Songs like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" not only topped charts but also defined an era in music history. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) lists Elvis as one of the best-selling solo artists of all time, with over 146.5 million certified units sold in the US alone. His influence on music and pop culture is undeniable, paving the way for future rock artists and remaining a symbol of the genre.
Elvis' charisma and groundbreaking approach to music continue to resonate with fans and artists alike.

2. The Beatles
The Beatles revolutionized the music industry with their innovative songwriting and studio recording techniques. Albums such as "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band" are considered landmarks in music history, demonstrating their ability to push creative boundaries. Their cultural influence during the 1960s was profound, as they became symbols of the counterculture movement and social change.
The Beatles' timeless appeal and artistic innovations have made them one of the most iconic bands in history.

3. Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop, transformed the music industry with his groundbreaking album "Thriller" which remains the best-selling album of all time, with over 66 million copies sold worldwide. His innovative music videos like "Billie Jean" and "Smooth Criminal" set new standards for visual storytelling in music.

Following up were.. 4. Whitney Houston, 5. Freddie Mercury, 6. Bob Dylan, 7. Aretha Franklin, 8. Prince, 9. Beyoncé and 10. Johnny Cash.

 

Our sister site lists the LP's. EP's, 45's and 78's of Elvis with matrix numbers, details and artwork,
CD Stats and Session details. Plus a section for worldwide record company sleeve history for
Australia, Norway, Germany, UK and USA.

After 24 years plus we have finally created an Omnipedia on Elvis Presley. Sony CD releases from 1984,
FTD CD releases from 1999, boxsets, bootlegs, plus much more information. Approx 12,300 plus pages,
runs from a browser with a webpage front end. Over 10 Gigs in size. Designed to run from a data stick.

 

Our new "Flying Deuces" website is up-and-running at https://theflyingdeuces.co.uk/
For anyone who is interested in the double acts of "Laurel and Hardy" and "Abbott and Costello",
To find out more or to join, then please email me at info@elvis-online.co.uk