Elvis- Love Me Tender

Elvis Presley-Shoppin’ Around
Performed in the movie G. I. Blues; on soundtrack
Recorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, May 6, 1960
This song was written by Sid Tepper, Roy Bennett, and Aaron Schroeder. Elvis recorded it May 6, 1960 at RCA studios in Hollywood. It is available on the G. I. Blues soundtrack and on Command Performances-The Essential 60s Masters II. This version is from the Command Performances CD. Alternate takes are also available on Silver Screen Stereo and Elvis Close Up.

G. I. Blues was Elvis’s fifth film. It was produced by Hal B. Wallis and was the first of nine Elvis movies to be directed by Norman Taurog. It was released Nov. 23, 1960, and it was the first movie released after Elvis got out of the Army. The movie reached #2 on Variety’s weekly list of top-grossing films; it ranked #14 for the year 1960, grossing $4.3 million the last six weeks of the year. He played Tulsa McLean

While filming G. I. Blues, Elvis played host to the King and Queen of Nepal, the King and Queen of Thailand, and princesses from Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Reportedly, when the movie was shown in Mexico City, it caused a riot, where theater patrons ripped seats and broke windows. The Mexican government banned all future Elvis films.

Three sets of twins played Rick and Marla’s baby in the film.

Scotty Moore and D. J. Fontana can be seen in the Rathskeller (a pub in the film).

This song is from Elvis’ fifth film, G. I. Blues; It was released Nov. 23, 1960 and co-starred Juliet Prowse. It was Elvis’ first film after being released from the Army. Juliet Prowse was engaged to Frank Sinatra, and also dated Elvis. All of Elvis’s scenes were filmed on the Paramount lot with the location shooting being done in West Germany.

G. I. Blues contained 11 songs: What’s She Really Like; G. I. Blues; Doin’ The Best I Can; Blue Suede Shoes (heard on jukebox); Frankfort Special; Shoppin’ Around; Tonight Is So Right For Love; Wooden Heart; Pocketful of Rainbows; Big Boots; and Didja Ever.

(words & music by sid tepper – roy bennett – aaron schroeder)
You got the huggin’est arms
The thrillin’est eyes
You’re just my style
And you’re just the right size
Gonna stop
Uh, shoppin’ around
I’m gonna stop
Shoppin’ around ’cause i found the girlie i’m lookin’ for
Oh, the very first time
You touched my lips
Took my little red book
And tore it to bits
Ain’t gonna be
Searchin’ no more
I’m gonna stop
Shoppin’ around ’cause i found the girlie i’m lookin’ for
Ain’t no other dolly i’m wantin’ to hold
Hey, hey, baby
I really am sold on you
Ooh, ooh, such a pretty little package
I never did see
Gonna wrap you up and take you home with me
I’m thrilled like never before
I’m gonna stop
Shoppin’ around ’cause i found the girlie i’m lookin’ for
Ain’t no other dolly i’m wantin’ to hold
Hey, hey, baby
I really am sold on you
Ooh, ooh, such a pretty little package
I never did see
Gonna wrap you up and take you home with me
I’m thrilled like never before
I’m gonna stop
Shoppin’ around ’cause i found the girlie i’m lookin’ for
I’m gonna stop
Uh shoppin’ around
I’m gonna stop
Uh shoppin’ around
I’m gonna stop
Shoppin’ around

Duration : 0:2:24

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