Tuesday, October 16, 2018

October 16 - Pure And Simple Soundtrack Sessions

Due for release from the Elvis One import-label are two new titles; “Elvis Soundtrack Sessions: 22 Great Songs” and “Elvis - Pure And Simple 2

From the press-release:
The "Elvis Pure and Simple" CD contains tracks by Elvis Presley without backing vocals or overdubs, the pure sound of Elvis Presley. Original masters but also some alternate versions were used for this release. In most of the studio sessions the backing musicians were there with Elvis and Elvis was singing along with them – yet here these vocals are faded out if they were present. A total of 16 stunning songs! Including a 12 page booklet with photos and recording information.

The “Elvis Soundtrack Sessions: 22 Great Songs”  contains original masters but also some alternate versions were used for this release. 22 tracks, with 11 tracks previously unavailable through Elvis Presley's record company. All tracks in the best possible sound quality! A total of 16 stunning songs! Including a 12 pages booklet with photos and recording information.

Tracks Elvis Soundtrack Sessions: 22 Great Songs:
Roustabout (Take 16 - Vocal Overdub) - Am I Ready (Take 6) - A Dog’s Life (Take 1 - Vocal Overdub) - Lonely Man (Take 3 - Record Version) - Smorgasbord (Take 2) - Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You) (Take 2 - Vocal Overdub - Alternate Master) - A Cane And A High Starched Collar (Take 6) - Everybody Come Aboard (Take 3) - Kissin’ Cousins (Hillbilly Vocal Overdub) - She’s A Machine (Take 14) - My Desert Serenade (Take 10) - Aloha ‘Oe (Section 2 - Take 2) - Britches (Take 7 - Vocal Overdub) - The Bullfighter Was A Lady (Take 10 - Remake) - King Of The Whole Wide World (1st Version - Take 6) - Dainty Little Moonbeams (Take 6 - Unedited Master) - Girls! Girls! Girls! (Take 15 - Unedited End Title Version) - Vino, Dinero y Amor (Take 1) - Flaming Star (Take 3) - Stay Away, Joe (Take 9) - Happy Ending (Take 10 - End Title) - Tender Feeling (Vocal Overdub - Master - Take 1 - Vocal Only)

Tracks Elvis Pure And Simple 2:
Just For Old Time Sake - Starting Today - Can't Help Falling In Love - Summer Kisses, Winter Tears - He Knows Just What I Need - Doin' The Best I Can - Suspicion - Home Is Where The Heart Is - Fame And Fortune - Something Blue - I Don't Want To - Tomorrow Night - Please Don't Stop Loving Me - I'm Yours - I Will Be Home Again - I'll Never Let You Go (lLittle Darlin').

(Source: Elvis Club Berlin)