Elvis Presley - Doin' The Best I Can - From First Take to the Master

This song is one of the finest ballads contained on any Elvis movie soundtrack, with a quite wonderful delicate vocal from Elvis and superb accompaniment by The Jordanaires. It is just a pity that the movie’s screenplay required it to be cut short on screen, as it had the potential to be the best song in the movie.
The song was recorded by Elvis on 27 April 1960 at RCA's Hollywood Studios, and the thirteenth and final take was chosen as the RCA master. Paramount also chose this take as the movie master, and the alterations necessary for it's insertion into the movie were undertaken later that day.
Although the original movie version was cut short due to the aforementioned interruption, the movie version carries on in this video, after this in order to have the song complete.
As with all of these videos, to get the most out of the re-edited audio, I highly recommend you use ear /headphones and turn the volume up as much as you dare!

[@ledamarialastrico7033]

Absolutely wonderful, absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@helenecinesysteme7380]

The way he raises his heels on "ohoh, my darling"-even lip-syncing on set he would sing with his whole body... And the pinch of humor we all love.

[@joannemcclure3546]

It’s just amazing that he could remember how all the songs went because he couldn’t read music. Just incredible.

[@freesia5345]

The most beautiful ballad that absolutely mesmerizes me, sung with Elvis' delicate, beautiful, silky and sweet voice with perfect and wonderful musical virtuosity at such a young age. And I can see he's doing the best he can during the recording process. Thanks a million Leon for this beautiful share!! 🍃♥️🍃°°🍃💚🍃°°🍃🤎🍃

[@jeansmith4005]

I love the way he looks during this video he is so good voice is amazing ❤love you guys so much

[@marionhumble4014]

He did the best he could 👑👑 & Col. Parker said not enough. Because he wanted a cash calf, & that's what he had in ELVIS. HE WORKED HIM TO DEATH. I love ❤️ & miss ELVIS, THE KING 👑 OF ROCK, BUT HE'S SINGING IN GOD'S CHOIR NOW .

[@delorespetree3243]

Beautiful voice

[@helenludlow2331]

His voice is sublime on this song so rich and full - just amazing - love it 💙🎧🎵🎤🎶

[@anitamoberg7076]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chelebel]

Thanks for these recording sessions. I really enjoy hearing how Elvis worked in the studio. ⚡TCB/TLC❤🧡

[@mchd36]

Estos vídeos son oro puro. Escuchar a Elvis grabar su música es un privilegio. Gracias Leon

[@antoniettalazzarini5909]

Grazie Elvis di tutte le emozioni che dai tu con la tua voce meravigliosa e la tua interpretazione che sai fare solo tu non ci sarà mai più una voce così bella i miracoli non si ripetono tu ELVIS PRESLEY RIMARRAI LA LEGGENDA PIÙ BELLA DI QUESTO PIANETA ❤❤👑💯🎉⭐️💕💕💕❤❤👍👍👍❤❤❤💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@maggieshome]

Thank you Leon I have never listened to this song properly hearing all the takes Elvis velvet voice it's beautiful appreciate all you do 💕

[@jannekedevries2360]

What an excellent singer this man was. Elvis' voice makes me melt.

[@tapsa412]

Elvis Presley was like Da Vinci! He saw world in emptyness. Dying to paint it out to see!!!♥️🇫🇮

[@tinapapp7136]

❤GREAT AWESOME MUSIC🎼🎸💓ELVIS PRESLEY💓🎸🎼.😉TY💐❤.💜

[@joannemcclure3546]

I just love these!!!! You do an incredible job!!!!❤

[@jariheikkila4782]

Good ballad and great outtakes 🎤🇫🇮

[@ellensalvatore7235]

Sung soo beautifully like a soft lullaby. Really loved it - thank you!

[@joetiger6597]

Very cool !! Thanks for the upload 👍🏻