The German Bear Family record label released 'Randy Starr: Presley Style - Lost Elvis Songwriter Demos Vol. 2'.
To give Elvis an accurate picture of the songs, Randy Starr produced highly professional recordings in top studios in New York between 1963 and 1968 with hand-picked musicians and often himself as the singer.
In addition to songs that were written and produced for Elvis movie soundtracks, this CD provides song selections that were suggested to Elvis for recording studio albums in the seventies.
Bear Family has released 66 of these recordings on two CD albums, 12 of which were recorded by Elvis. This CD contains 31 songs. Once again, Bear Family's focus is on high sound quality. Thus, we have employed an experienced sound engineer to master the original sources. The result is an outstanding sound!
The illustrated and extensive booklet contains detailed liner notes by British Elvis expert and collector Trevor Simpson, based on interviews he conducted with Randy Starr shortly before his death. Read all about a song proposed for the movie 'Girl Happy' and sung in the movie not by Elvis but by Nita Talbot and Shelley Fabares.
Bear Family Records dedicates the Randy Starr CDs to this extraordinary man and expert.
Tracks: Carry Town (Malcolm Dodds) - Roustabout (Malcolm Dodds) - The Road To Anywhere (Malcolm Dodds) - Girl Happy (Malcolm Dodds) - (The) Valley Of Loneliness (Randy Starr) - Frankie And Johnnie (Randy Starr) - You Want What I Want (Malcolm Dodds) - I Could Never Fall In Love (Randy Starr) - You Can't Hate Me For That (Kenny Karen & Jean Fox) - (I Was) Born To Be Free (Malcolm Dodds) - Goodnight Lovers (Kenny Karen) - Could I Fall In Love (Malcolm Dodds) - Old MacDonald (Kenny Karen) - Who Needs Money? (Kenny Karen & Randy Starr) - All It Takes (Kenny Karen) - Runaway Child (Kenny Karen) - If You Stopped Loving Me (Kenny Karen) - Speedway (Kenny Karen) - Hard-Drivin' Man (Randy Starr) - Feelin' Fine (Kenny Karen) - Somethin' Special (Kenny Karen) - (A) Step In The Right Direction (Malcolm Dodds) - Charro! (Kenny Karen - 2nd Version) - Change Of Habbit (Kenny Karen) - People In Love (Kenny Karen) - Singin' The Same Old Song (Kenny Karen) - Love Is The Name Of The Game (Kenny Karen) - There Is Only One You (Sheherazade) (Kenny Karen) - I Still Hear Cathy Crying (Bernie Knee) - When The Cheering Stops (Bernie Knee) - I've Got News For You (Mimi Roman).
The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).
The label also released the 4th volume in their 'The Elvis Presley Connection (Roots And Covers Of Elvis Presley)' CD series.
The full color booklet contains rare photos, memorabilia and liner notes by Helmut Radermacher. On the CD you'll hear songs performed by Vince Chu from Singapore, Tommy Tucker, Jimmy Reed, LaVern Baker, Rufus Thomas, Percy Mayfield, Jerry Butler, Chuck Jackson, Don Gibson, Jerry Reed, Bobby Bare, Vern Stovall, Bob Luman, Fred Mick and The Kingsmen, Charlie Rich, Jimmy 'Orion' Ellis as well as Neil Diamond, Bobby Darin, Mark James, Ray Charles and Andy Williams.
The CD is available from >>> Amazon (associate link).
The U.K. based Jasmine Records budget label released the Elvis Presley CD in their 'Jasmine EP Collection' series.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s Honeymoon Home, located in the upscale neighborhood of Palm Springs, is up for sale once again with an asking price of US$9.27 Million.
The house, famously known as the “House of Tomorrow,” is now on the market for $9.27 million. This midcentury modern masterpiece offers a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of one of history’s most iconic couples, with architecture that epitomizes innovation and style. Designed in 1960 by celebrated architect William Krisel, the “House of Tomorrow” stands as a hallmark of the midcentury modern movement. The residence is distinguished by its circular rooms, curving walls, and a pentagon-shaped swimming pool, all of which showcase the era’s futuristic design sensibilities.
The circa-1960s California home last sold for US$5.65 million in 2022.
(Source: Amazon / Bear Family / Financial Times)