G. I. Blues/Elvis Presley
G.I. Blues is the eleventh album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2256, in October 1960. Recording sessions took place on April 27 and 28, and May 6, 1960, at RCA Studio C and Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. The album topped the Billboard Top Pop Album chart and has been certified by the RIAA as a platinum album.
Music on this album comprised songs that had appeared in the film of the same name. The song “Wooden Heart” was released as a single in the United Kingdom, where it was #1 for six weeks. In the United States, Joe Dowell recorded a cover version of “Wooden Heart” that topped the Billboard Hot 100. RCA later released “Wooden Heart” by Presley as the b-side of a single twice, once in 1964 on the back of a reissue of “Blue Christmas,” and again on the flip of a belated issue in 1965 of “Puppet On A String” from the Girl Happy movie. Four songs from this album appear on the 1995 soundtrack compilation: “G.I. Blues,” “Wooden Heart,” “Shoppin’ Around,” and “Doin’ the Best I Can.”
Due to copyright reasons, the European version of the soundtrack album and film substitutes the opening track “Tonight Is So Right for Love” with the song “Tonight’s All Right for Love,” adapted from a melody by 19th century waltz-king Johann Strauss. An American release of “Tonight’s All Right for Love” did not occur until it appeared on the compilation album Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 1 in 1974. The version of “Blue Suede Shoes” used on the soundtrack is a new recording of the song Presley first recorded in 1956, and is one of only a few songs that Presley would re-record in a studio setting during his career, others being “Love Letters” and “A Little Less Conversation.”
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hi Samara -
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Rey
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
great fun upload …
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great fun upload Rey
i love this song
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I’m glad you’ve put …
I’m glad you’ve put this back on Rey,a terrific song from Elvis and a really clever video to match the song,wonderful stuff,,back in to my faves with all the thumbs and stars !!
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Elvis’ wonderful …
Elvis’ wonderful song. Thanks for sharing my friend.
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Excellent upload, …
Excellent upload, friend **********
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Thank you Patricia. …
Thank you Patricia. I’m happy you enjoyed this.
Rey
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hello Rey….
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Hello Rey….
Really Nice Video And Tune
Two Thumb’s up
~Love Patricia~
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Very great upload …
Very great upload Rey…:o)
Thanks for sharing my friend..!!
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Gotta be 5 and a …
Gotta be 5 and a fave Rey!! Brings back memories of almost 32 years agio when I swore the oath to Her Majesty over here
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Great footage of …
Great footage of him getting sworn in at the beginning ,lovely video Rey.
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Excellent Rey! …
Excellent Rey! Loved that intro clip of Elvis being sworn in, very cool! Perfect for this wonderful Elvis song! Great song and video, enjoyed this very much! Well done! … FrAnK
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hi Rey, Thanks for …
Hi Rey, Thanks for sharing this great video with me. I loved it! Thumbs up, goes to Favs, Have a terrific weekend! Hugs, Ruth
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Thank you Jan for …
Thank you Jan for your lovely comment. I appreciate it very much.
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Rey
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Hi Rey,
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Hi Rey,
Thanks for sharin this wounderful video with me and I enjoyed it very much going to my favs. Gopd Bless and Take Care, Hugs & Smiles, Love Jan
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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Hi Kathy -
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Rey
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Oh,I love this ! …
Oh,I love this ! Its great to see this!
July 6th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Thank you Aless.
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Thank you Aless.
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Rey