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This is a bit OT but does anyone know who sang on the track In My Dreams. It was released ages ago on some import album but the common consent is that it isn't Elvis singing. Probably a demo send to Elvis.
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Yes, this is correct. Otis mentioned the track in some interview and Ernst went to listen to the acetate.Bodie wrote:'Im A Roustabout' was only discovered when they interviewed Otis Blackwell and he spoke about 'another version' of Roustabout.
Didnt he have the acetate which is how the song came out?
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Thanks.ClintReno wrote:P.J. ProbyMarko wrote:This is a bit OT but does anyone know who sang on the track In My Dreams. It was released ages ago on some import album but the common consent is that it isn't Elvis singing. Probably a demo send to Elvis.
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It's not likely to be an alternate take. If it were, Keith Flynn would have covered it on his website by now.John from Woodley wrote:Colin, is this a different take?ColinB wrote:I just took another listen to this track.Keith Richards, Jr. wrote:Innaresting. D'you know if BMG has an inferior tape, or was this just a case of sloppy mastering?ColinB wrote:I had an embarrassing time with this song.
I didn't have any problem accepting it as Elvis as heard on '2nd To None'.
But Keith [or someone] provided a version with improved audio which sounded so clear and modern [by comparison] that I reckoned it must be one of those Jamie Kelly-type remakes !
Apparently it wasn't..................
Well, hopefully we'll get it in better quality on the "Roustabout" FTD...
Confused ?
I am now !
On the '2nd To None' version, the backing singers come in over the instrumental intro, before Elvis starts singing.
But I have another version [tagged 'from the internet'] on which the instrumental intro has no backing singers & Elvis is the first voice heard.
The backing singers then join in after.
Can anyone explain ?
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It's interesting to note in the past six weeks you've promoted your pal, out of the blue, almost ten times on this forum, including twice today -- you fellows must be very close.Spellbinder wrote:It's not likely to be an alternate take ...
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Regarding 'Slowly But Surely', as somewhat of a P.J. Proby enthusiast myself, I had really hoped for it's inclusion on 'Writing For The King' upon the projects announcement. The biggest disappointment for me with that particular package was that particular demo not being included.John from Woodley wrote:PJ did many of the movie demos. His version of Slowly But Surely is meant to be far better than Elvis' version and his Fun In Acapulco is pretty neat.
I would love to hear what Proby did with that track for it to have warranted such high praise, wouldn't you ?
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Well, if there's just the one acetate, it can't be, can it ?John from Woodley wrote:Colin, is this a different take?ColinB wrote:I just took another listen to this track.Keith Richards, Jr. wrote:Innaresting. D'you know if BMG has an inferior tape, or was this just a case of sloppy mastering?ColinB wrote:I had an embarrassing time with this song.
I didn't have any problem accepting it as Elvis as heard on '2nd To None'.
But Keith [or someone] provided a version with improved audio which sounded so clear and modern [by comparison] that I reckoned it must be one of those Jamie Kelly-type remakes !
Apparently it wasn't..................
Well, hopefully we'll get it in better quality on the "Roustabout" FTD...
Confused ?
I am now !
On the '2nd To None' version, the backing singers come in over the instrumental intro, before Elvis starts singing.
But I have another version [tagged 'from the internet'] on which the instrumental intro has no backing singers & Elvis is the first voice heard.
The backing singers then join in after.
Can anyone explain ?
Probably something someone messed around with.
Perhaps the original is sans the opening backing vocals, and Ernst added them for 2nd To None !
Colin B
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Don't know !John from Woodley wrote:Could be, but why? Anyway, thanks.ColinB wrote:Well, if there's just the one acetate, it can't be, can it ?John from Woodley wrote:Colin, is this a different take?ColinB wrote:I just took another listen to this track.Keith Richards, Jr. wrote:Innaresting. D'you know if BMG has an inferior tape, or was this just a case of sloppy mastering?ColinB wrote:I had an embarrassing time with this song.
I didn't have any problem accepting it as Elvis as heard on '2nd To None'.
But Keith [or someone] provided a version with improved audio which sounded so clear and modern [by comparison] that I reckoned it must be one of those Jamie Kelley-type remakes !
Apparently it wasn't..................
Well, hopefully we'll get it in better quality on the "Roustabout" FTD...
Confused ?
I am now !
On the '2nd To None' version, the backing singers come in over the instrumental intro, before Elvis starts singing.
But I have another version [tagged 'from the internet'] on which the instrumental intro has no backing singers & Elvis is the first voice heard.
The backing singers then join in after.
Can anyone explain ?
Probably something someone messed around with.
Perhaps the original is sans the opening backing vocals, and Ernst added them for 2nd To None !
What are the options ?
1] The extra vocals were added by Ernst. [unlikely].
2] The version without the vocals is a remix [possibly].
3] It's not Elvis [sounds like him].
4] It's the 'B' side of the acetate [unlikely].
5] The vocals have simply been edited out. [possibly]
6] I am going crazy [most likely of the lot].
As for No.2] - how would they strip out the extra vocals from the mono acetate source ?
And I can't see that anyone would actually assemble a band to do a new backing on such an obscure song.
As for No.5] - yes, the instrumental intro is a tad shorter, so it is a possibility this was done - but why ?
And the backing vocals are missing on the instrumental fade-out, too.
Colin B
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I am going crazy [most likely of the lot].
Colin, I've been readin your posts since years, and you always make me laughin out loud...!
If it wasn't Elvis, the Jordanaires and Scotty and DJ Fontana would have probably said something ! Don't you think ?
From Master & Session : "Otis Blackwell's song Roustabout (which is referred to as "No.2") was the only song of his that the songwriter knew was recorded and still remained unreleased. Since he had heard Elvis' version there is hope that an acetate was made that eventually will be found. The session tapes are reportedly lost."
Colin, I've been readin your posts since years, and you always make me laughin out loud...!
If it wasn't Elvis, the Jordanaires and Scotty and DJ Fontana would have probably said something ! Don't you think ?
From Master & Session : "Otis Blackwell's song Roustabout (which is referred to as "No.2") was the only song of his that the songwriter knew was recorded and still remained unreleased. Since he had heard Elvis' version there is hope that an acetate was made that eventually will be found. The session tapes are reportedly lost."
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Well, glad I've kept you amused.DINO M wrote:..Colin, I've been readin your posts since years, and you always make me laughin out loud...!
If it wasn't Elvis, the Jordanaires and Scotty and DJ Fontana would have probably said something !
Don't you think ?
Yes, I know the version on 2nd To None is Elvis.
The version I'm querying is another one I downloaded once.
Do try to keep up............
Colin B
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Doc I must inform you I have recieved a complaint regarding your comment and inreturn have Now also added a slight modfication to guideline Number #5 to help make things a little clearer for you or anyone reading the guideline.drjohncarpenter wrote:It's interesting to note in the past six weeks you've promoted your pal, out of the blue, almost ten times on this forum, including twice today -- you fellows must be very close.Spellbinder wrote:It's not likely to be an alternate take ...
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