Good video again David. I checked both of my Is Back albums and no faulty piano on soldier boy. I have heard it before but I don't recall where. 1960, a great year for Elvis music and my birth.
You know what I think of Elvis in 1960!! Simply brilliant and none better. Bit envious you have that Celluloid Rock box set. So want one of those!! Thanks David.
It's a great set. One time I thought I was being clever by using one of the instrumental versions in one of my videos. YT still gave me a copyright warning.
Nice review of a great year for Elvis, 1960 was the time I got into Elvis, so many great memories for me! cheers mate, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! 👍☃️☃️☃️
Great video David my favorite album is his hand in mine and I do love Elvis for everyone And there is a different version of in my way one version of the CD TCB❤
Great video, very nice singles too 😍 and oh that bootleg...gorgeous cover indeed! You know, year 60 makes me think of how he would've to adjust himself onto being Elvis again, his career for the taking, his doubts and maybe insecurities...and is just mind blowing to think about the extent and quality of the material he recorded and projects he was in considering all circumstances of that particular year. Amazing. About the first singles of the 60 recordings, in my country, RCA Spain released a 33rpm it's now or never/a mess of blues in 1960 (titles in English but with different cover than original) and same single in 45rpm and song titles in Spanish in 1962 (Ahora o nunca/un poquito de azul). No issues there with the second song it seems. The 'Are you lonesome tonight' was in 33 and was the first single in Spain that maintained the same cover as the american original. As for the G.I. Blues, in Spain there was the 33 single of wooden heart/what's she really like in 61 and two 45's with the same songs in 62. So, as in Japan, they didn't release neither version of tonight's so/all right for love and went for other b-side. Funny enough, and sure enough the explanation on the singles choice of songs, in 61 the G.I.Blues LP album was released in Spain, same covers as the american original but...no version of that song. It appears RCA Spain, knowing the existence of both versions and that one was for rhe american LP and the other for european LPs, decided on not having any issues at all and therefore our LP lacks of that track😅 I wanted to understand the whole situation so went for Jorgensen's book on the complete recording sessions. According to it, in April, in RCA Studios Hollywood, they did the version of the Offenbach's German tune, Tonight's so right..., but at the end of the two days sessions they discovered the copyright issue. So they had to record it again, with a solution, in May, but this time the sessions were set on Radio Recorders Hollywood with Thorne Nogar engineering and Elvis feeling more confident and comfortable as he wasn't in RCA's Studio in April. "Hill & Range had been working under the impresion that the song 'Tonight's so right for love', based on Offenbach's Barcarole, was in the public domain; that may have been true in the U.S., but the melody was still under copyright in Europe so they had to come up with a substitute to cover them in the european market..." In the end they switched to a Strauss melody that was out of copyright, few changes to the lyrics and the slightly changed title made the deal. I have a french ep of the G.I.Blues soundtrack "Cafe Europa en uniforme" of early 61 that includes as A-side's first song the 'Tonight's all right for love' and it says that it goes with a Strauss melody, etc. so there's proof too. I suppose in Japan that melody was under copyright too seeing they didn't release the american version. I'll have to listen to both of them again with all that in mind! On the maracas affair I have no clue, but wanted to say there's also a bootleg named "1960-1961 The California Sessions" of ten years ago, that has on the B side alternate takes of Wild in the country and I slipped, I stumbled, I fell basically. Well, the first one on that side says "Wild in the country (Maracas version)" 😂 Loved to hear about the first bootleg too. Have a nice week ahead and take care. Cheers!
That's really interesting. I never knew that about the Spanish G.I. Blues LP. I may need to revisit the G.I. Blues album in a future video. The early Japanese versions alone are a minefield. I'm sure you've seen and heard Elvis on the Frank Sinatra Timex Show in 1960, filmed shortly after he got out of the Army. When the girls shriek, you can hear Elvis giggle a little as he sings. In that moment, I'm sure he must have thought, "I'm back. It's going to be okay." I have a copy of the Jorgensen book somewhere. I'm going to have to dig it out. I'd forgotten it had such good info in it. I thought it was just lists of recording dates and songs, which is great, but I can get that on the web. You have a nice week too.
@ElvisPresleyInJapan thank you for bringing up that moment of Sinatra's show, I love those bits of him being real in live performances, recording sessions, etc. They showed his personality. You're right, I'm sure he felt at home hearing those screams again! A video on G.I.Blues, please do it when you have the time. I'd like to learn about those early japanese pressings! It's fun to learn about different countries versions. The Jorgensen's book is filled with interesting info on each recording session. Sometimes I have it when listening to sessions (being FTD or others) and consult it to help me envision a recreation of that time and places...I don't know how to express it properly in English. That is to look at a more complete picture, maybe. And of course lucky Jorgensen have heard every bit that was ever recorded before us and before letting us participate with those FTDs...so he puts together not only the recordings info but recreates the ambient very well with bits of info about the industry, the music itself and the actors in scene. He knows Elvis too through those real moments that had been captured on tapes and all this make him paint the landscape of each session well. That's how I see it 😅 Oh, If I may, another time I'll consult you about a japanese copy of Golden Records Volume II that I have just purchased, first pressing I think (1959), the one with the different covers, no logos and different almost everything 😆 Be well David!
@@ElvisPresleyInJapan you are very kind, thank you!! I'm waiting for the record to arrive maybe tomorrow. I'll reach out to you by email for the consult. But of course I'm in no hurry, considering the dates we are in take your time. I'm just happy thinking that I will own this record and so looking forward to play it! I thought you'll be the one that knows better about first or early japanese pressings 😊 Again, thank you. Have a nice day!
Hi Dave ,that US mid 60s pressing of EL is back is an absolute peach ,with its inner sleeve as well ,a think those 60s inners sleeves are an art form of there own to get them is a bonus as there normally always missing ,again a think a think FTD lead the way not just content but packaging ,a like the Memphis recording service and VPI as well there do some really nice releases,VPI as you’ll probably know focus on alternate takes on there vinyl av got a few there great ,am still after some FTD CD sets namely,EL is back sessions and something for everybody but there pricy ,al get them tho there top of me list ,learned a lot from these two videos on what to look out for ,cheers Dave ,take care tony ,🎶🎸👍
Hi Tony. I had a couple of VPI releases. They look great with their different covers and coloured vinyl, but you can get the songs on other releases, such as FTD Sessions. I'm on a mission to get as much music on CD as I can in as few releases as possible. I've just ordered two Sessions sets from Australia, so I just have Girl Happy to get now. In Britain, I think the Elvis Shop London is the cheapest place to get them. Cheers, Tony.
Fabulous video very informative and great to see the different releases. I'm curious what is wrong with the message to uk fans on that Black Star bootleg I've never heard it
If it is only the masters you are after, one set will do. The Complete Masters. 2nd choice would be The Album Collection. As for live 1954-57 recordings and 1956-60 TV shows, there are many good choices out there. If you want to get immersive, FTD is the way to go. or MRS.
That fault on the Soldier Boy intro is also on many if not all of the U.S. stereo pressings of Elvis Is Back! from the 70s. It's incredible that the album was released with this flaw for over a decade. It must be a faulty tape. The early cuts (1S through 6S) plays perfectly.
Isn't the black vinyl issue of "Moody Blue" the rarer of the two? I have the blue one with the blue album sticker on the front. I thought initially they issued a short run of blue ones then after his death reverted back to the blue as the most common issue. I could be wrong
No one knows who did the maracas overdub, there is no record of it in RCA notes. One theory is that it was done by Decca in London without RCA’s approval. You could easily think something was wrong with the record, they sound like a fault!
It is suspected it was done March 18th 1965 the same time as Tomorrow Night…it would make sense…perhaps it was on the mono release but being faint on the Stereo mix you can’t hear it on the mono…who knows. Some nice singles there David
Hi David, another great video with a lot of information, for young and new fans as well as me! Thank you. Looking forward to your next video. Ellie 🎼🎶🎵🕺🏻❤️😃❤️⚡️
1960 was truly a great year for Elvis!! Thank you! 😃👍
Definitely one of his best.
@@ElvisPresleyInJapan Yes! Many great songs!! Nothing like The Memphis Flash! 😃
Great video thank you David. Enjoy watching you.
Thanks a lot.
Grest video David ....
Interesting/ enioyed watching!
Incredible year 1960
Cheers 🎙🎶🥂
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Paul.
Great video David 👌
Thanks, Adam.
Great video my friend cheers 🥂
Most welcome. Thank you.
Another great informative video my friend thank you so much. Wishing you a lovely Christmas ❤
Thank you! You too!
Interesting selection of vinyl and snippets of information along the way, that I didn’t know. Thanks David. 😊
Thanks, John. That's just what I was aiming for.
Great show , very informative as always, 1960 was a great year for Elvis👍
Busy too. Over 50 songs - that's four albums' worth of material in nine months! Thanks, David.
Great ,great series can't wait till next one
Thanks, Paul. I'll try to keep it up.
Hi David ,great series can't wait for more cool Elvis video hope you have a very Merry Christmas! my friend take care see you soon more cool things
Looks like I have a series on my hands. Cheers Nigel and Merry Christmas!
Good video again David. I checked both of my Is Back albums and no faulty piano on soldier boy. I have heard it before but I don't recall where. 1960, a great year for Elvis music and my birth.
It seems to be a problem with later pressings. I also have a 10S US pressing (orange labels) and that one has the same problem. Thanks for checking!
You know what I think of Elvis in 1960!! Simply brilliant and none better. Bit envious you have that Celluloid Rock box set. So want one of those!! Thanks David.
It's a great set. One time I thought I was being clever by using one of the instrumental versions in one of my videos. YT still gave me a copyright warning.
Grant, I currently have a copy of the set up on eBay.⚡️
Nice review of a great year for Elvis, 1960 was the time I got into Elvis, so many great memories for me! cheers mate, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! 👍☃️☃️☃️
1960 and G.I. Blues. Yes, I remember. Cheers Mal and Merry Christmas!
Great video David my favorite album is his hand in mine and I do love Elvis for everyone And there is a different version of in my way one version of the CD TCB❤
That's right, Harold. I think it was on early Japanese CDs, among others. Thanks.
Nice one David, just focussing on 1960 worked really well 👍🏻
Thanks. Not all subsequent years are as interesting as 1960 but plenty of exciting years followed it. Cheers, Sean.
Early 60s his voice and his health was at its best
Absolutely. Peak Elvis.
Great video, very nice singles too 😍 and oh that bootleg...gorgeous cover indeed!
You know, year 60 makes me think of how he would've to adjust himself onto being Elvis again, his career for the taking, his doubts and maybe insecurities...and is just mind blowing to think about the extent and quality of the material he recorded and projects he was in considering all circumstances of that particular year. Amazing.
About the first singles of the 60 recordings, in my country, RCA Spain released a 33rpm it's now or never/a mess of blues in 1960 (titles in English but with different cover than original) and same single in 45rpm and song titles in Spanish in 1962 (Ahora o nunca/un poquito de azul). No issues there with the second song it seems.
The 'Are you lonesome tonight' was in 33 and was the first single in Spain that maintained the same cover as the american original.
As for the G.I. Blues, in Spain there was the 33 single of wooden heart/what's she really like in 61 and two 45's with the same songs in 62. So, as in Japan, they didn't release neither version of tonight's so/all right for love and went for other b-side. Funny enough, and sure enough the explanation on the singles choice of songs, in 61 the G.I.Blues LP album was released in Spain, same covers as the american original but...no version of that song. It appears RCA Spain, knowing the existence of both versions and that one was for rhe american LP and the other for european LPs, decided on not having any issues at all and therefore our LP lacks of that track😅
I wanted to understand the whole situation so went for Jorgensen's book on the complete recording sessions. According to it, in April, in RCA Studios Hollywood, they did the version of the Offenbach's German tune, Tonight's so right..., but at the end of the two days sessions they discovered the copyright issue. So they had to record it again, with a solution, in May, but this time the sessions were set on Radio Recorders Hollywood with Thorne Nogar engineering and Elvis feeling more confident and comfortable as he wasn't in RCA's Studio in April. "Hill & Range had been working under the impresion that the song 'Tonight's so right for love', based on Offenbach's Barcarole, was in the public domain; that may have been true in the U.S., but the melody was still under copyright in Europe so they had to come up with a substitute to cover them in the european market..." In the end they switched to a Strauss melody that was out of copyright, few changes to the lyrics and the slightly changed title made the deal.
I have a french ep of the G.I.Blues soundtrack "Cafe Europa en uniforme" of early 61 that includes as A-side's first song the 'Tonight's all right for love' and it says that it goes with a Strauss melody, etc. so there's proof too. I suppose in Japan that melody was under copyright too seeing they didn't release the american version.
I'll have to listen to both of them again with all that in mind!
On the maracas affair I have no clue, but wanted to say there's also a bootleg named "1960-1961 The California Sessions" of ten years ago, that has on the B side alternate takes of Wild in the country and I slipped, I stumbled, I fell basically. Well, the first one on that side says "Wild in the country (Maracas version)" 😂
Loved to hear about the first bootleg too.
Have a nice week ahead and take care. Cheers!
That's really interesting. I never knew that about the Spanish G.I. Blues LP. I may need to revisit the G.I. Blues album in a future video. The early Japanese versions alone are a minefield.
I'm sure you've seen and heard Elvis on the Frank Sinatra Timex Show in 1960, filmed shortly after he got out of the Army. When the girls shriek, you can hear Elvis giggle a little as he sings. In that moment, I'm sure he must have thought, "I'm back. It's going to be okay."
I have a copy of the Jorgensen book somewhere. I'm going to have to dig it out. I'd forgotten it had such good info in it. I thought it was just lists of recording dates and songs, which is great, but I can get that on the web.
You have a nice week too.
@ElvisPresleyInJapan thank you for bringing up that moment of Sinatra's show, I love those bits of him being real in live performances, recording sessions, etc. They showed his personality. You're right, I'm sure he felt at home hearing those screams again!
A video on G.I.Blues, please do it when you have the time. I'd like to learn about those early japanese pressings! It's fun to learn about different countries versions.
The Jorgensen's book is filled with interesting info on each recording session. Sometimes I have it when listening to sessions (being FTD or others) and consult it to help me envision a recreation of that time and places...I don't know how to express it properly in English. That is to look at a more complete picture, maybe. And of course lucky Jorgensen have heard every bit that was ever recorded before us and before letting us participate with those FTDs...so he puts together not only the recordings info but recreates the ambient very well with bits of info about the industry, the music itself and the actors in scene. He knows Elvis too through those real moments that had been captured on tapes and all this make him paint the landscape of each session well. That's how I see it 😅
Oh, If I may, another time I'll consult you about a japanese copy of Golden Records Volume II that I have just purchased, first pressing I think (1959), the one with the different covers, no logos and different almost everything 😆
Be well David!
@@pcalcas Your English is better than that of many native speakers. 😄 Yes, ask anytime about the album.
@@ElvisPresleyInJapan you are very kind, thank you!!
I'm waiting for the record to arrive maybe tomorrow. I'll reach out to you by email for the consult. But of course I'm in no hurry, considering the dates we are in take your time. I'm just happy thinking that I will own this record and so looking forward to play it! I thought you'll be the one that knows better about first or early japanese pressings 😊
Again, thank you. Have a nice day!
50 songs recorded in 9 months!!! Who does that? 😅
Thanks Elvis!!! 😊
Over four albums' worth of material.
Hi Dave ,that US mid 60s pressing of EL is back is an absolute peach ,with its inner sleeve as well ,a think those 60s inners sleeves are an art form of there own to get them is a bonus as there normally always missing ,again a think a think FTD lead the way not just content but packaging ,a like the Memphis recording service and VPI as well there do some really nice releases,VPI as you’ll probably know focus on alternate takes on there vinyl av got a few there great ,am still after some FTD CD sets namely,EL is back sessions and something for everybody but there pricy ,al get them tho there top of me list ,learned a lot from these two videos on what to look out for ,cheers Dave ,take care tony ,🎶🎸👍
Hi Tony. I had a couple of VPI releases. They look great with their different covers and coloured vinyl, but you can get the songs on other releases, such as FTD Sessions. I'm on a mission to get as much music on CD as I can in as few releases as possible. I've just ordered two Sessions sets from Australia, so I just have Girl Happy to get now. In Britain, I think the Elvis Shop London is the cheapest place to get them. Cheers, Tony.
Fabulous video very informative and great to see the different releases.
I'm curious what is wrong with the message to uk fans on that Black Star bootleg I've never heard it
I guess it's the Jimmy Saville" bit... ua-cam.com/video/p5SHPcmJg3I/v-deo.html
Elvis had the misfortune to have to greet a scumbag called Jimmy Savile.
If it is only the masters you are after, one set will do. The Complete Masters. 2nd choice would be The Album Collection. As for live 1954-57 recordings and 1956-60 TV shows, there are many good choices out there. If you want to get immersive, FTD is the way to go. or MRS.
That fault on the Soldier Boy intro is also on many if not all of the U.S. stereo pressings of Elvis Is Back! from the 70s. It's incredible that the album was released with this flaw for over a decade. It must be a faulty tape. The early cuts (1S through 6S) plays perfectly.
I have an early '70s US pressing (10S) and that one has the wobble too. Thanks for the info.
@@ElvisPresleyInJapan Yes, and the 11S, released after Elvis' passing also has the wobble.
Isn't the black vinyl issue of "Moody Blue" the rarer of the two?
I have the blue one with the blue album sticker on the front.
I thought initially they issued a short run of blue ones then after his death reverted back to the blue as the most common issue. I could be wrong
No one knows who did the maracas overdub, there is no record of it in RCA notes. One theory is that it was done by Decca in London without RCA’s approval. You could easily think something was wrong with the record, they sound like a fault!
That's what I read too. I also read somewhere Boots Randolph did them. Personally, I think Decca did them. I hope you're enjoying your new TT.
It is suspected it was done March 18th 1965 the same time as Tomorrow Night…it would make sense…perhaps it was on the mono release but being faint on the Stereo mix you can’t hear it on the mono…who knows.
Some nice singles there David
Hi David, another great video with a lot of information, for young and new fans as well as me! Thank you. Looking forward to your next video. Ellie 🎼🎶🎵🕺🏻❤️😃❤️⚡️
@@ScottysElvisPresleyMusicChanel I'll have to get the headphones out and play the mono pressing.
@@eleanorhoneywill6527 Thanks, Ellie. Hoping to get one more in before the end of the year.
Flaming Star works so much better than Black Star!
I agree, not only musically but the imagery as well.