Lost in Hollywood - reconstructed celluloid masters

[elvisalisellers]

Rarely did RCA release the genuine feature film version masters that were afforded post-production scoring session overdubs.
Exceptions in Elvis' lifetime were a couple of tracks included on the Spinout ["All That I Am"] and Double Trouble [the title track] soundtrack albums, respectively.

What follows is an extensive audit of those exclusive [and most notable] adaptations in brand new reconstructions [I've shared some examples including "Come Along" and "Have a Happy" on past projects] utilising the best sources and transfers available [embracing some original elements] to sync.

I've tried to stay as faithful as possible [excluding any extraneous non-musical content, e.g., audience applause/reaction etc.] but some compromises were necessary, if only from a technical and/or listening pleasure point of view.
Further, the broad majority now appear in stereo or [as per some selections from the 50's] in a more spatial monaural configuration.

The vast minefield that is the 60's movie masters will be worked on [generally on a soundtrack-by-soundtrack basis] at a future date.

Disc 1:

When the King Starts to Do It: The 50's

01. Loving You (main title version) - orchestrated/instrumental links/overdubs (features more of Elvis' vocal than heard previously)

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02. Road Medley: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Got a Lot o' Livin' to Do! / Hot Dog - orchestrated/instrumental links/overdubs (unique binaural-to-mono 'Elvis track' mix-down - original instrumentation and backing vocals pared-back)
Note: "GALOLTD!" (record version) sequence was an abbreviated edit of the second chorus



03. Lonesome Cowboy - percussion (intro and coda) overdub

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04. Hot Dog - instrumental (intro) overdub

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05. Loving You (end version) - orchestrated overdub (alternate edit to the same version used on farm - both of which mixed out the live harmonica track heard here) *

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06. Treat Me Nice (movie version) - guitar and handclap overdubs *

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07. Jailhouse Rock - full-length musical overdubs (clipped original rhythm track intro repair) *

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08. Young and Beautiful (end MGM composite version) - orchestrated (coda) overdub *

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09. Crawfish (movie edit) - additional Kitty White vocals; instrumental (intro) overdubs *

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10. Trouble - instrumental preamble

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11. King Creole - "tommy gun" drum roll; guitar slide/bend; transposed "Yeah!" backing vocals (during guitar break) overdubs

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12. New Orleans - backing vocals ("Where?!" x 2) overdub

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Note: Unutilized (and unreleased) overdubbed film versions of "Hard Headed Woman" and "Danny" were also recorded.

* Denotes stereo

https://we.tl/t-wmmk9CSdTH

[wolfi]

Thank you for this interesting and great post!
Again it is a pleasure listening to this great movie versions. Can't wait for future projects on these reconstructions!
This will be another essential addition to my collection!!!

[MysteryTrain]

Thanks, elvisalisellers. I aways enjoy your work.

MT

[JeroenNL]

This is fantastic! Thank you so much!!

[londonflash]

Always a pleasure to see one of these epic topics from you.

Thank you very much.

[LSP-4445]

This is not for me this time around but great share anyway

[Harty]

Great mixes, thanks a lot

[Gunter]

I'm really enjoying these. Thank you! The only thing I was hoping for was maybe the piano intro on Young and Beautiful which was only featured in the movie.

[Davemou]

These are really great, yet again. Please keep them coming!

[elvisalisellers]

I'm really enjoying these. Thank you! The only thing I was hoping for was maybe the piano intro on Young and Beautiful which was only featured in the movie.

I did note that but felt the sound was a bit too jarring against the more pristine sounding studio version.

There is also a vague lead-in that segues into "As Long As I Have You" but the isolation just wasn't good enough to use.

These are really great, yet again. Please keep them coming!

Glad you're enjoying them, which is essentially what it is all about.

Having done some tests, some of the more conceptual 60's soundtracks lend themselves especially to this new format.
I think fans are going to be surprised how good [and different] they sound.

[javierTCB]

A brilliant work!
Thanks for sharing

[mmoie]

As usual Elvissellers excellent work as I said before you should be working for Sony/ RCA your work is that good.
Looking forward to hearing your future remixes.
Thanking a million for sharing your work.
Regards Matthew

[FRENCHGUY]

Thank you very much for sharing once again your latest majestic piece of lace ! As usual, a great pleasure to listen to. Will wait patiently but with gourmandise for your work on 60's movie masters to come.

[londonflash]

I'm really enjoying these. Thank you! The only thing I was hoping for was maybe the piano intro on Young and Beautiful which was only featured in the movie.

I did note that but felt the sound was a bit too jarring against the more pristine sounding studio version.

There is also a vague lead-in that segues into "As Long As I Have You" but the isolation just wasn't good enough to use.

These are really great, yet again. Please keep them coming!

Glad you're enjoying them, which is essentially what it is all about.

Having done some tests, some of the more conceptual 60's soundtracks lend themselves especially to this new format.
I think fans are going to be surprised how good [and different] they sound.

Can't wait!

[darod]

Welcome back elvisalisellers, I'm happy to hear you again.

Thank you very much for your great stuff

[collectelvis]

These sound really nice and are a different listening experience. Thanks again for your hard work and willingness to share.

[bajo]

elvisalisellers! I have so much joy listening to your fantastic works!

[elvisalisellers]

Following the Dream: The 60's

13. G.I. Blues - instrumental overdub

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14. Frankfort Special (movie edit) - instrumental overdub

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15. Shoppin' Around (movie edit) - instrumental overdub

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16. Tonight Is So Right for Love - instrumental overdub



17. Wooden Heart - children's backing vocals; orchestrated/instrumental overdubs

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18. Pocketful of Rainbows - Loulie Jean Norman vocal; orchestrated/instrumental overdubs (reworked intro/outro)

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19. Big Boots (movie edit) - orchestrated/instrumental overdubs

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20. Didja' Ever - backing vocals; instrumental overdubs

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Elvis Monthly clipping courtesy of Keith Flynn

[JeroenNL]

Again! Wonderful!! Thanks a lot!

[escapeguy]

Hey Im late to the party, Can you please re upload the link to the first file? It’s expired.
Thank you in advance.
Michael

[thommesen]

Thank you very much elvisalisellers, I always appreciate and enjoy the albums that you very kindly share with everyone on here.
I’ve said this before, ‘you should work for RCA, FTD Sony’. I notice that fellow member ‘mmoie’ also makes a similar comment too.

Once again thank you elvisalisellers.

[darod]

Thank you very very much ElvisAliSellers for your wonderful gift

[jam62]

Excellent listening quality, and Great Work.
Much appreciated.

[darod]

Hey Im late to the party, Can you please re upload the link to the first file? It’s expired.
Thank you in advance.
Michael

Here they are Tracks 1 to 12

https://we.tl/t-CEQ679sTef

[wolfi]

A beautiful work with the G.I. Blues soundtrack! Thank you so much!
Again, a real pleasure to listen to.
I'm adding these versions to my complete master & sessions collection.