The Essential Elvis Presley

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Tracklist

CD 1
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1In the Ghetto
assistant engineer:
Dror Mohar
mixer:
Ray Bardani and David Bendeth
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1969-01-20)
recorded at:
Elvis Presley at International Hotel (1969-08-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
The International Hotel in Winchester, Nevada, United States (on 1969-08-21)
mixed at:
Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
In the Ghetto (on 1969-01-20)
lyricist and composer:
M. Davis (US country singer, songwriter & actor)
publisher:
ABG Elvis Songs, B-n-B Music Inc., Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music Inc., R&H Music, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
32:57
2Burning Love
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
cover recording of:
Burning Love (on 1972-03-28)
lyricist and composer:
Dennis Linde
publisher:
Combine Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Songs Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
recording of:
Burning Love (on 1972-03-28)
lyricist and composer:
Dennis Linde
publisher:
Combine Music, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Songs Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
22:58
3Always on My Mind
bass:
Emory Gordy (on 1972-03-29)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (on 1972-03-29)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (on 1972-03-29), Charlie Hodge (on 1972-03-29), Dennis Linde (on 1972-03-29) and John Wilkinson (known world-wide as the rhythm guitar player of Elvis Presley) (on 1972-03-29)
percussion:
Jerry Carrigan (US drummer) (on 1972-03-29)
piano:
Glen D. Hardin (on 1972-03-29)
background vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1972-03-29)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1972-03-29)
vocals:
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Glen D. Hardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1956), BMG Entertainment (in 1972), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1972) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1972-03-29)
cover recording of:
Always on My Mind (on 1972-03-29)
writer:
Johnny Christopher (Guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician), Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”) and Wayne Carson Thompson
publisher:
Bike Music, Budde Songs Inc., Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (Hong Kong) Ltd., Lovolar Music, Peermusic (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Rose Bridge Music, Screen Gems, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sebanine Music
3.653:39
4The Wonder of You
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1970)
recorded at:
International Hotel in Winchester, Nevada, United States (on 1970-02-17)
live cover recording of:
The Wonder of You (on 1970-02-17)
lyricist and composer:
Baker Knight
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Leeds Music Ltd., Universal Duchess Music Corp. and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
3.52:35
5I Can’t Help Believin’
recording of:
I Just Can’t Help Believin’
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Screen Gems-Columbia Music Ltd. and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
24:38
6There Goes My Everything
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1971)
cover recording of:
There Goes My Everything (1965 song) (in 1971)
lyricist and composer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK), Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music Inc., Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1965-11-24), Blue Crest Music, Inc. (on 1965-11-24) and Husky Music (on 1965-11-24)
3:00
7You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me
engineer:
Al Pachucki
producer:
Felton Jarvis
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1970-06-06)
brass [horns] arranger and strings arranger:
Bergen White (American arranger, producer, conductor, musician, composer and singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1970-06-06)
cover recording of:
You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me (on 1970-06-06)
lyricist:
Simon Napier-Bell, Vito Pallavicini (Lyricist) and Vicki Wickham
composer:
Pino Donaggio (Italian singer-songwriter and score composer)
publisher:
Accordo Ediccione, B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), EMI Miller Catalog, Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Miller Music Corp.
translated version of:
Io che non vivo (senza te)
32:31
8An American Trilogy
cover recording of:
An American Trilogy
lyricist and arranger:
Mickey Newbury (American songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) and Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC)
medley of:
All My Trials
medley of:
Battle Hymn of the Republic
medley of:
Dixie
4:19
9Are You Lonesome Tonight
cover recording of:
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
lyricist:
Roy Turk
composer:
Lou Handman
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Bourne, Inc., Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Cromwell Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
52:54
10My Boy
cover recording of:
My Boy
lyricist:
Phil Coulter and Bill Martin (Scottish songwriter & producer)
composer:
Jean-Pierre Bourtayre and Claude François
publisher:
Colgems Music Corp., Colgems-EMI Music Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated) and Mews Music Ltd.
3:21
11Green, Green Grass of Home
baritone saxophone:
Ronald Eades (American saxophonist) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
bass:
Duke Bardwell (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11), Mike Leech (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11) and Norbert Putnam (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
bell and percussion:
Farrell Morris (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
clavinet:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
fiddle:
Buddy Spicher (American country and bluegrass fiddle player) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11), Johnny Christopher (Guitarist, lyricist, composer, singer, session musician) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11), Charlie Hodge (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11), John Wilkinson (known world-wide as the rhythm guitar player of Elvis Presley) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
piano:
Glen D. Hardin (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
steel guitar:
Weldon Myrick (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
recorded at:
RCA Victor, Studio C in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
cover recording of:
Green, Green Grass of Home (from 1975-03-10 until 1975-03-11)
lyricist and composer:
Claude “Curly” Putman, Jr.
publisher:
Burlington Music Ltd. and Tree Music
43:38
12Can’t Help Falling in Love
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-03-23)
celesta [celeste]:
Dudley Brooks (on 1961-03-23)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (on 1961-03-23), D.J. Fontana (on 1961-03-23) and Bernie Mattinson (on 1961-03-23)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-03-23), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-03-23) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1961-03-23)
harmonica:
George Fields (on 1961-03-23)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1961-03-23) and Floyd Cramer (on 1961-03-23)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-03-23)
steel guitar:
Alvino Rey (on 1961-03-23)
ukulele:
Bernie Lewis (on 1961-03-23) and Fred Tavares (on 1961-03-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1961-03-23)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23) and The Surfers (a.k.a. The Hawaiian Surfers) (on 1961-03-23)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recording of:
Can’t Help Falling in Love (on 1961-03-23)
writer:
Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti and George David Weiss
publisher:
ABG EPE Gladys Music, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Gladys Music Inc., INTERSONG International Musikverlag G.m.b.H. (German publisher), Luigi Creatore Music (ASCAP), The Manor Music Co. Ltd., フジパシフィックミュージック, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) and 日音 Synch事業部
is based on:
Plaisir d’amour (Romance du chevrier)
lyrics quoted on:
Bara dårar rusar in
4.22:58
13Rock‐A‐Hula Baby
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1961-03-23)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-03-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recording of:
Rock-a-Hula Baby (on 1961-03-23)
writer:
Dolores Fuller, Ben Weisman and Fred Wise
publisher:
Bienstock Publishing Company (ASCAP affiliated), Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Erika Publishing and Gladys Music
32:01
14Return to Sender
bass:
Ray Siegel (on 1962-03-27)
clarinet and saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1962-03-27)
drums (drum set):
Hal Blaine (on 1962-03-27), D.J. Fontana (on 1962-03-27) and Bernie Mattinson (on 1962-03-27)
guitar:
Barney Kessel (on 1962-03-27), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1962-03-27) and Tiny Timbrell (on 1962-03-27)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1962-03-27)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1962-03-27)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1962-03-27)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1962-03-27)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1962 (number: 21)
recording of:
Return to Sender (on 1962-03-27)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Winfield Scott
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Elvis Presley Music Inc., The Manor Music Co. Ltd. and Carlin Music Corp. (in 1981)
42:10
15Don’t
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
double bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (, from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
additional background vocals and additional performer:
The Jordanaires
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07) and Millie Kirkham (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1957, in 1958), BMG Entertainment (in 1958), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1958) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
recording of:
Don’t (from 1957-09-05 until 1957-09-07)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
recording of:
Don’t (on 1957-09-06)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
32:50
16(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-06-25)
claves:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-06-25)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-06-25) and Buddy Harman (on 1961-06-25)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1961-06-25), Neal Matthews (on 1961-06-25) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-06-25)
organ:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-06-25) and Gordon Stoker (on 1961-06-25)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-06-25)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1961-06-25)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1961-06-25) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-06-25)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1961-06-25)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1961 (number: 31)
recording of:
(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame (on 1961-06-25)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
12:08
17Good Luck Charm
accordion:
Gordon Stoker (on 1961-10-15)
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1961-10-15)
clarinet and saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1961-10-15)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1961-10-15) and Buddy Harman (on 1961-10-15)
guitar:
Jerry Kennedy (on 1961-10-15) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1961-10-15)
organ and piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1961-10-15)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), The Jordanaires (on 1961-10-15) and Millie Kirkham (on 1961-10-15)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1961), BMG Music (in 1961, in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1961-10-15)
cover recording of:
Good Luck Charm (on 1961-10-15)
writer:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
2.352:27
18Surrender
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-10-30)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-10-30) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-10-30)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-10-30) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-10-30)
instruments:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-10-30)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-10-30)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-10-30)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Charlie Hodge (on 1960-10-30), The Jordanaires (on 1960-10-30) and Millie Kirkham (on 1960-10-30)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1960, in 1961) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-10-30)
recording of:
Surrender (on 1960-10-30)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Chrysalis Songs, Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Elvis Presley Music and R&H Music
is based on:
Torna a Surriento
31:54
19She’s Not You
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1962) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recording of:
She’s Not You (on 1962-03-19)
writer:
Jerry Leiber, Doc Pomus and Mike Stoller
publisher:
ABG Elvis Songs, Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
12:10
20A Mess of Blues
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-03-20)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-03-20) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-03-20)
electric bass guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-03-20)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-03-20) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-03-20)
choir vocals and additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-03-20)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-03-20)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-03-20)
recording of:
A Mess of Blues (on 1960-03-20)
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:42
21It’s Now or Never
bass:
Bob Moore (U.S. bassist and bandleader) (on 1960-04-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1960-04-03) and Buddy Harman (on 1960-04-03)
guitar:
Hank Garland (on 1960-04-03), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1960-04-03)
saxophone:
Boots Randolph (on 1960-04-03)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1960-04-03)
additional performer:
The Jordanaires (on 1960-04-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1960), BMG Music (in 1960), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1960) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studio B (Nashville, TN) in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1960-04-03)
recording of:
It’s Now or Never (on 1960-04-03)
lyricist:
Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
composer:
Eduardo Di Capua
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
version of:
’O sole mio
3.73:16
22Fever53:34
23Moody Blue
engineer:
Brian Christian
executive producer:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
bass:
Dennis Linde (on 1976-02-04) and Jerry Scheff (on 1976-02-04)
congas and timpani:
Farrell Morris (on 1976-02-04)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (on 1976-02-04)
electric piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (on 1976-02-04) and Bobby Emmons (on 1976-02-04)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (on 1976-02-04), Charlie Hodge (on 1976-02-04), John Wilkinson (known world-wide as the rhythm guitar player of Elvis Presley) (on 1976-02-04) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (on 1976-02-04)
Moog:
Shane Keister (on 1976-02-04)
piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (on 1976-02-04) and Glen D. Hardin (on 1976-02-04)
background vocals:
Myrna Smith (on 1976-02-04) and J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1976-02-04)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1976-02-04)
vocals:
Myrna Smith (from 1976-02-02 until 1976-02-07), J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (from 1976-02-02 until 1976-02-07), Dolores Edgin (on 1976-02-04), Wendellyn Suits (on 1976-02-04), Kathy Westmoreland (on 1976-02-04) and Hurshel Wiginton (on 1976-02-04)
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Bergen White (American arranger, producer, conductor, musician, composer and singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1976), RCA Corporation (formerly Radio Corporation of America till late 1960s, became BMG Music in 1986) (in 1976), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1976) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1976-02-04)
recording of:
Moody Blue (from 1976-02-02 until 1976-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sweet Glory Music, Inc.
recording of:
Moody Blue (on 1976-02-04)
lyricist and composer:
Mark James (Francis Rodney Zambon, composer of “Suspicious Minds”)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Sweet Glory Music, Inc.
2:50
24Way Down
engineer:
Mike Moran (American engineer, associated with RCA)
executive producer:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
bass:
Jerry Scheff (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
drums (drum set):
Ronnie Tutt (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
electric piano:
David Briggs (English organist and composer) (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
guitar:
James Burton (guitarist) (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30), Charlie Hodge (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30), John Wilkinson (known world-wide as the rhythm guitar player of Elvis Presley) (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30) and Chip Young (American session guitarist, bassist, producer in the genre of country) (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
Moog:
Shane Keister (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
piano:
Tony Brown (US producer, pianist and keyboardist) (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
steel guitar:
Weldon Myrick (from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1976-10-29)
vocals:
Sherrill Nielsen (American tenor singer) (on 1976-10-29, from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30), Myrna Smith (on 1976-10-29, from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30), J.D. Sumner & The Stamps (on 1976-10-29, from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30) and Kathy Westmoreland (on 1976-10-29, from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1977), RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1977) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1976-10-29, from 1976-10-29 until 1976-10-30) and Creative Workshop in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (in 1977-01)
recording of:
Way Down (on 1976-10-29)
lyricist and composer:
Layng Martine, Jr. (Nashville songwriter)
publisher:
MCS Music Ltd. and Ray Stevens Music
recording of:
Way Down (from 1976-10-29 until 1977-01)
lyricist and composer:
Layng Martine, Jr. (Nashville songwriter)
publisher:
MCS Music Ltd. and Ray Stevens Music
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engineer and producer:
Dayton “Bones” Howe
background vocals:
The Blossoms (female vocal group) (on 1968-06-23)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1968-06-23)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1969) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 2003)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1968-06-23)
recording of:
If I Can Dream (on 1968-06-23)
lyricist and composer:
Earl Brown (composer and arranger)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Gladys Music, Gladys Music (Joachim Jean Aberbach), Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Steve Peter Music (ASCAP), Universal Music Corporation (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), フジパシフィックミュージック, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) and 日音 Synch事業部
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