Friday, September 13, 2019

September 13 - Elvis 100 At The Movies

Sony Netherlands released the "De Elvis 100" compilation featuring hits that charted in The Netherlands. This album comes with a booklet describing the link between Elvis and The Netherlands.

The set contains 100 hits in chronological order, from “Heartbreak Hotel” to the JXL remix of "A Little Less Conversation". It is the first European release to include the 1982 "The Elvis Medley", it also includes the Christmas hits as well as special live, rehearsal and studio recordings. 
This box was composed using the masters in the very best sound quality, the mastering was done by Vic Anesini. The booklet contains an extensive story about Elvis and his link with The Netherlands.

The record company made some alternate choices for several tracks on this Dutch single compilation. They used the 1972 Madison Square Garden (Complete Masters Box) version of "Suspicious Minds" instead of the live single version from August 1970, as released in 2001. "I’m Yours" is not the single version but the album version with spoken part. "Until It’s Time For You To Go" is also from the Madison Square Garden concert. "My Way" is taken from the Aloha Special, instead of the 1977 single version. "I Really Don't Want To Know" has been lifted from "Elvis Country", it has the part of ''I Was Born About 10,000 Years Ago'' segment still intact. "I've Lost You" is the studio version taken from the Album Collection (better stereo mix than on previous releases since it was remixed for that set), the same goes for "Blue River".

Elvis Presley - At The Movies


The New Continent label released the 3 CD set "Elvis Presley - At The Movies: 1956-62 Film Soundtrack Collection" featuring 85 tracks from Elvis Presley's first five film-soundtrack LPs in their entireties: "Loving You", "King Creole", "G.I. Blues", "Blue Hawaii", "Girls! Girls! Girls!", as well as 4 EPs which contain Elvis’ performances for other motion pictures from the same period – the celebrated "Love Me Tender", "Jailhouse Rock", "Follow that Dream" and "Kid Galahad". 

In addition, this remastered collector’s edition features 5 extra film tunes. It also contains a comprehensive booklet presenting the discographic information for the sensational music heard on this compilation  plus rare photos and memorabilia."

(Source: Sony / Amazon / FECC)