"It Won't Be Long" from Double Trouble

[Pete Dube]

As 60's Elvis movie pop-rockers go, it's ok. The bridge sounds a bit awkward to my ears.

[goldbelt]

The different mix of It Wont Be Long is certainly interesting and was well worth you highlighting.

My 2 favourite tracks from Double Trouble are Long Legged Girl and City By Night.

[xeccr20]

Did I read somewhere that Priscilla suggested Old MacDonald for the film?

[goldbelt]

Groovy little part between takes 1 and 2 of Long Legged Girl on the FTD where a brief Old Macdonald instrumental kinda morphs back into Long Legged Girl

[The Pirate]

Did I read somewhere that Priscilla suggested Old MacDonald for the film?

Not yet. But you will.

[dennyelvis]

Sometimes u can rediscover the odd gem from the movies so I don't knock u for liking it, same thing happened to me years ago with "Ill be back" ......

[california boy]

Hi Juan
I really like this song, love the sound mix of the DF and of course on the great FTD label
Its an uptempo catchy number, one i sure can listen, thank you

[billyblues]

Sometimes u can rediscover the odd gem from the movies so I don't knock u for liking it, same thing happened to me years ago with "Ill be back" ......

I have a fond spot for I'll Be Back too! I really enjoyed it when I was a teenager (got it back in 2001 or so, on that double CD set of soundtracks - I think it was volume 2 of the Essential 60's Masters)... and I still do!

[Juan Luis]

Hi Juan
I really like this song, love the sound mix of the DF and of course on the great FTD label
Its an uptempo catchy number, one i sure can listen, thank you

You're welcome. Thanks for posting!

[goldbelt]

Sometimes u can rediscover the odd gem from the movies so I don't knock u for liking it, same thing happened to me years ago with "Ill be back" ......

I have a fond spot for I'll Be Back too! I really enjoyed it when I was a teenager (got it back in 2001 or so, on that double CD set of soundtracks - I think it was volume 2 of the Essential 60's Masters)... and I still do!

The 'Command Performances' 2 disc set.

I'll Be Back is a decent track from the Spinout soundtrack and a cool closer number to the movie.

[drjohncarpenter]

It's just lifeless and....ordinary. I feel sad for Elvis, listening to this.

I sense a trend. Pick a song from bottom of the barrel and attempt to elevate it by false praise. Next up Old MacDonald-surely a classic. Indeed second only to the version waxed in 1952 by Miss Smith's kindergarten class-even Elvis couldnt best that version.

The song isnt bad, but Elvis sounds bored and disengaged and on cruise control. It also sounds like the band & him are in separate rooms. Not a song I would play for a non-fan. Total mediocrity.

Your thoughts mirror mine, gentlemen.

r&b really nails this one. It's Elvis in June 1966, headed towards his lowest ebb as an artist (the upcoming "Easy Come, Easy Go" sessions in September being the nadir), sounding like he cannot wait to finish his chores and go home.

At this point he's not even allowed to use Radio Recorders any more (too expensive), and he's on the MGM soundstage, belting out soundtrack garbage. This may explain why the band sounds like they're in another room. What is truly striking is that almost all the musicians with him are the same men who backed him up on 1960's Elvis Is Back! sessions, and many other glorious moments. If the material is terrible, and the artist uninspired, not even Nashville's A-Team can save things.

I've always had a soft spot for "It Won't Be Long".

It comes almost as an afterthought on the DT album. It's a lazy, half-hearted, half-asleep performance from Elvis but that's almost its charm. The backing is infectious and I especially like the rolling drum/cymbal(?) noise in the background and the opening piano work.

This is one of those Elvis song titles that the Beatles also used. Two more are Tell Me Why and I'll Be Back - but in all 3 cases, different songs ! I am not in any way suggesting that the Beatles copied Elvis (in fact their songs probably preceded the Elvis titles).

Yes, all three titles you note were issued by the Beatles well before this forgettable, 1966 MGM soundtrack session, and all three are outstanding recordings, another major difference.

It Won't Be Long - recorded July 1963, issued November 1963
Tell Me Why - recorded February 1964, issued July 1964
I'll Be Back - recorded June 1964, issued July 1964

[Juan Luis]

It's just lifeless and....ordinary. I feel sad for Elvis, listening to this.

I sense a trend. Pick a song from bottom of the barrel and attempt to elevate it by false praise. Next up Old MacDonald-surely a classic. Indeed second only to the version waxed in 1952 by Miss Smith's kindergarten class-even Elvis couldnt best that version.

The song isnt bad, but Elvis sounds bored and disengaged and on cruise control. It also sounds like the band & him are in separate rooms. Not a song I would play for a non-fan. Total mediocrity.

Your thoughts mirror mine, gentlemen.

r&b really nails this one. It's Elvis in June 1966, headed towards his lowest ebb as an artist (the upcoming "Easy Come, Easy Go" sessions in September being the nadir), sounding like he cannot wait to finish his chores and go home.

At this point he's not even allowed to use Radio Recorders any more (too expensive), and he's on the MGM soundstage, belting out soundtrack garbage. This may explain why the band sounds like they're in another room. What is truly striking is that almost all the musicians with him are the same men who backed him up on 1960's Elvis Is Back! sessions, and many other glorious moments. If the material is terrible, and the artist uninspired, not even Nashville's A-Team can save things.

I've always had a soft spot for "It Won't Be Long".

It comes almost as an afterthought on the DT album. It's a lazy, half-hearted, half-asleep performance from Elvis but that's almost its charm. The backing is infectious and I especially like the rolling drum/cymbal(?) noise in the background and the opening piano work.

This is one of those Elvis song titles that the Beatles also used. Two more are Tell Me Why and I'll Be Back - but in all 3 cases, different songs ! I am not in any way suggesting that the Beatles copied Elvis (in fact their songs probably preceded the Elvis titles).

Yes, all three titles you note were issued by the Beatles well before this forgettable, 1966 MGM soundtrack session, and all three are outstanding recordings, another major difference.

It Won't Be Long - recorded July 1963, issued November 1963
Tell Me Why - recorded February 1964, issued July 1964
I'll Be Back - recorded June 1964, issued July 1964

Elvis' 1957 "Tell Me Why" is better than the Beatles same title ,different song version. I like it much more.

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[stevelecher]

I love Elvis so much more than the Beatles and I can't even believe you wrote that.

[Juan Luis]

I love Elvis so much more than the Beatles and I can't even believe you wrote that.

I don't have to like more some songs than others popular view. I got sick of TMW by the Beatles. And the Beatles are my top five acts anyhow.