KEY: Red Letters: Elvis’ Gold Records
Red Letters #1:Elvis’ Number One Hits UNK: Unknown
Green Letters: Unreleased recordings
Bold Letters: Released recordings
1960Tues. 3/1/60
Recorded Interview
Elvis holds a press conference at Friedberg Army Base. It’s tape
recorded and filmed.
Tues. 3/8/60 Recorded Interview
Elvis, out of the army, holds a press conference in Vernon’s office at
Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. It is filmed and tape-recorded.
Sun. 3/20/60 Make Me Know It
Soldier Boy
Released: April 1960
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. Elvis Presley
(vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore (guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob
Moore (bass), Hank Garland (guitar, bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey "Buddy" Harman (drums), and
The Jordanaires
Mon. 3/21/60 Stuck On You #1
Released: March 1960 September 1963 August 1970
January 1974
Fame And Fortune
Released: March 1960 September 1963 August 1971
It Feels So Right
Released: April 1960 May 1965
A Mess Of Blues Hank Garland (bass)
Released: July 1960 February 1968 August 1970
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Studio B, Nashville,
&nbs p; Tennessee. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore
(guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano),Bob Moore (bass), Hank
Garland (guitar, bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey "Buddy"
Harman (drums), and The Jordanaires (background vocals).
Sat. 3/26/60 Witchcraft
Love Me Tender
Duets with Frank Sinatra.
The Frank Sinatra ”Welcome Home
Elvis” TV-special is video taped at
The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami,
Florida.
Sun. 4/3/60 Fever
Released: April 1960 March 1975 Frank Sinatra and Elvis
Like A Baby
Released: April 1960
It’s Now Or Never #1
Released: July 1960 April 1961
September 1963 August 1970
January 1976
Recorded at the RCA Studio B,
Nashville, Tennessee. Elvis Presley
(vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore (guitar),
Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob Moore
(bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey "Buddy" Harman (drums), Homer
"Boots" Randolph (tenor sax), and The Jordanaires (background
vocals).
Mon. 4/4/60 The Girl Of My Best Friend
I Will Be Home Again
The Thrill Of Your Love
The Girl Next Door Went A Walking
Reconsider Baby
Released: April 1960
Dirty, Dirty Feeling
Released: April 1960 July 1965
Such A Night
Released: April 1960 July 1964 January 1976
Are You Lonesome Tonight #1
Released: November 1960 April 1961
September 1963 August 1970 January 1974
I Gotta Know
Released: November 1960 September 1963
August 1970
Recorded at the RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore (guitar),
Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey "Buddy" Harman (drums), Homer
"Boots" Randolph (tenor sax), and The Jordanaires (background vocals).
Wed. 4/27/60 G. I. Blues
Didja' Ever
Doin' The Best I Can
Released: October 1960
Frankfort Special (fast tempo)
Pocket Full Of Miracles
Tonight Is So Right For Love
Shoppin' Around
These four songs were started but
left unfinished.
What’s She Really Like
18 seconds of this song is sung by Elvis in the beginning of the
movie in the shower.
Whistling Blues
Instrumental
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hilmer
J. "Tiny" Timbrell, Neil Mathews (guitar), Dudley Brooks (piano), Ray Siegel (bass), D.J. Fontana, Frank
Bode (drums), Jimmie Haskell (accordion), Hoyt Hawkins (tambourine), and The Jordanaires (back ground
vocals).
Thurs. 4/28/60 Wooden Heart #1
(Fred Wise and Ben Weisman rewrite of German children’s
song entitled "Muss I Denn" by Kay Twomey and Bert
Kaempfert)
Released: October 1960 November 1964 October 1965
August 1970
Big Boots
Bootleg release.
Two versions, a slow and a fast one, were attempted and
then left unfinished.
Pocketful Of Rainbows
Bootleg release.
These two songs are worked on again.
What’s She Really Like
Blue Suede Shoes (re-recording)
Both released: October 1960
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore,
Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell, Neil Mathews (guitar), Dudley Brooks (piano), Ray Siegel (bass), D. J.
Fontana, Bernie Mattinson (drums), Jimmie Haskell (accordion), Hoyt Hawkins (tambourine), and The
Jordanaires (background vocals).
Mon. 5/2/60 Filming
Filming begins on “G. I. Blues”.
Fri. 5/6/60 Frankfurt Special (medium tempo)
Pocketful Of Rainbows
Big Boots (medium tempo)
Big Boots (slow tempo)
Shoppin' Around
Tonight's All Right For Love
Released: October 1960
November 1972 January 197 4
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Elvis and Juliet Prowse
Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore,
Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell, Neil Mathews (guitar), Dudley Brooks
(piano), Ray Siegel (bass), D.J. Fontana, Bernie Mattinson (drums),
Jimmie Haskell (accordion), Hoyt Hawkins (tambourine), and The
Jordanaires (background vocals).
Late 6/60 Filming
Filming is completed on “G.I. Blues”.
Mon. 8/8/60 Summer Kisses, Winter Tears
Released: April 1961 Released: July 1965
Britches
Cut from the film. Bootleg release.
Black Star
Not used in the film, it was one of the original titles for the film and the
title song.
UNK release date on bootleg.
A Cane And A High Starched Collar
Released: January 1976
Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (movie version)
Left out of the movie “Flaming Star”.
Recorded at the 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty
Moore, Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell, Neal Mathews (guitar), Dudley Brooks (piano), Ray Siegel (bass),
D.J. Fontana (drums), Jimmie Haskell (accordion), The Jordanaires (background vocals), and the
remaining musicians are unidentified.
Tues. 8/16/60 Filming
Filming begins on the movie
“Flaming Star”.
Tues. 10/4/60 Filming
Filming is completed on
“Flaming Star”.
Wed. 10/11/60 Flaming Star
Released: April 1961 November 1968
Flaming Star (end title version)
UNK release. Bootleg.
Recorded at the 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, California.
Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell,
Neal Mathews (guitar), Dudley Brooks (piano), Ray Siegel (bass),
D.J. Fontana (drums), Jimmie Haskell (accordion), The Jordanaires (background vocals), and the
remaining musicians are unidentified.
Sun. 10/30/60 He Knows Just What I Need
Mansion Over The Hilltop
I Believe In The Man In The Sky
Released: December 1960 April 1965 August 1971
Milky White Way
Released: December 1960 April 1965 February 1966
His Hand In Mine
Released: December 1960 April 1969 March 1976
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
One source says this song was also recorded on this day, but I don’t find
any confirmation of it.
Surrender #1
(New lyrics/arrangement to Italian song, "Torna a Sorrento".)
Released: February 1961 September 1963 August 1970
Elvis had some trouble with the final high notes and was taken
into the bathroom by the Jordanaires' bass singer, Ray Walker,
to get instruction in breath control. Elvis finally got the ending
right and it was spliced into the take 4 they had finished with a
poor ending.
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. Elvis
Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore (guitar), Floyd Cramer
(piano), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey "Buddy"
Harman (drums), Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor sax), The
Jordanaires, Millie Kerkham, and Charlie Hodge (background
&nbs p; vocals), and the remaining musicians are unidentified.
Mon. 10/31/60 I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
In My Fathers House (Are Many Mansions)
If We Never Meet Again
Working On The Building
Released: December 1960
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Known Only To Him
Joshua Fit The Battle
All of the above three released: December 1960 February 1966
One source says these songs were recorded on 10/30/60.
Crying In The Chapel #1
Released: April 1965 March 1967 August 1970
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.
Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore (guitar), Floyd
Cramer (piano), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey
"Buddy" Harman (drums), Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor
sax), The Jordanaires, Millie Kerkham, and Charlie Hodge
(background vocals), and the remaining musicians are
unidentified.
Mon. 11/7/60 Lonely Man (record version)
(The original title of the film “Wild In The Country.)
Released: February 1961 February 1968 August 1971
Forget Me Never
Released: February 1961 January 1973
These two songs were cut from the film “Wild In The Country”.
Wild In The Country (record version)
Released: May 1961 August 1971
In My Way
Released: July 1965 January 1973
Husky, Dusty Day
&n bsp; Never released other than in the movie. Duet with actress Hope Lange.
Recorded at the 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty
Moore (guitar), Floyd Cramer, Dudley Brooks (piano), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey
"Buddy" Harman (drums), The Jordanaires (background vocals), and the remaining musicians are
unidentified.
Tues. 11/8/60 I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell
UNK first release date. January 1973
Recorded at the 20th Century Fox Studios, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty
Moore (guitar), Floyd Cramer, Dudley Brooks (piano), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Murrey
"Buddy" Harman (drums), The Jordanaires (background vocals), and the remaining musicians are
unidentified.
Fri. 11/11/60 Filming
Elvis starts filming the movie “Wild In The Country”.
1961
Wed. 1/18/61 Filming
The filming of the movie
“Wild In The Country”
was completed.
Sun. 3/12/61 I Feel So Bad
Released: May 1961
September 1963
August 1970
Gently
Give Me The Right Hope Lange and Elvis
I Want You With Me
In Your Arms
It’s A Sin
I’m Coming Home
All released: June 1961
There’s Always Me
Released: J une 1961 August 1967
These songs are for the album “Something For Everybody”.
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar),
Scotty Moore, Hank Garland (guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob Moore (bass),
D.J. Fontana, Murrey "Buddy" Harman (drums), Boots Randolph
(tenor sax), The Jordanaires and Millie Kirkham (background vocals).
Mon. 3/13/61 Starting Today
Sentimental Me
Released: June 1961 January 1973
Judy
Released: June 1961 August 1967
Put The Blame On Me
Released: June 1961 July 1965
These songs are for the album “Something For Everybody”.
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee. Elvis Presley
(vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hank Garland (guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob Moore (bass), D.J.
Fontana, Murrey "Buddy" Harman (drums), Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor sax), The Jordanaires, Millie
Kirkham (background vocals).
Fri. 3/17/61 Filming
Elvis starts filming the movie “Blue Hawaii”, his most successful film.
Tues. 3/21/61 Aloha-Oe
Ku-U-I-Po
(Hawaiian
Sweetheart)
Slicin’ Sand
Hawaiian Sunset
Released: October
1961 Elvis and Joan Blackman
No More
Released: October 1961 November 1972
&nbs p; All recorded for the movie “Blue Hawaii”.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley
(vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hank Garland, Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell
(guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Dudley Brooks (piano, Celeste), Bob
Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Hal Blaine, Bernie Mattinson (drums),
Bernie Lewis (pedal steel), Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor ax), George Fields (harmonica), Fred
Tavares, Alvino Ray (ukulele), The Jordanaires, The Surfers, Dorothy McCarty, Virginia Rees, Loulie
-Jean Norman, and Jacqueline Allen (background vocals).
Wed. 3/22/61 Blue Hawaii
Almost Always True
Ito Eats
Ito Eats (movie tag)
Island Of Love (Kauai)
Hawaiian Wedding Song (movie version)
The duet with Joan Blackman is recorded.
Hawaiian Wedding Song (album version)
Released: October 1961
Moonlight Swim
Duet with co-star Joan Blackman. Elvis leaves openings for
her vocal to be dubbed in later.)
Steppin’ Out Of Line (record version)
Steppin’ Out Of Line (movie version)
Cut from the film.
All songs are for the movie “Blue Hawaii”.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore,
Hank Garland, Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell (guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Dudley Brooks (piano, Celeste),
Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Hal Blaine, Bernie Mattinson (drums), Bernie Lewis (pedal steel),
Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor ax), George Fields (harmonica), Fred Tavares, Alvino Ray (ukulele),
The Jordanaires, The Surfers, Dorothy McCarty, Virginia Rees, Loulie-Jean Norman, and Jacqueline
Allen (background vocals)
Thurs. 3/23/61 Beach Boy Blues
Released: October 1961
Beach Boy Blues (movie version)
Rock-A-Hula Baby
Released: October 1961 November 1961 August 1970
Can’t Help Falling In Love (movie version)
Can’t Help Falling In Love #1
Released: October 1961 November 1961 August 1970
January 1974
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California.
Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hank Garland,
Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell (guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano),
Dudley Brooks (piano, Celeste), Bob Moore (bass), D.J.
Fontana, Hal Blaine, Bernie Mattinson (drums), Bernie
Lewis (pedal steel), Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor ax),
George Fields (harmonica), Fred Tavares, Alvino Ray (ukulele), The Jordanaires, The Surfers, Dorothy
McCarty, Virginia Rees, Loulie-Jean Norman, and Jacqueline Allen (background vocals)
Little Sister
Mon. 6/26/61 I’m Yours
Released: June 1962 August 1965
(Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame #1
The 8th take was used.
Released: August 1961 September 1963 August 1970
August 1971
Both released: August 1961 September 1963 August 1970
Recorded at the RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.
Elvis Presley (vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hank Garland,
Neal Mathews (guitar), Alvino Rey (steel guitar), Fred
Tavares, Bernie Lewis (ukulele), Floyd Cramer (piano),
Dudley Brooks (Celeste), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana
and Murrey "Buddy" Harman, Hal Blaine (drums), Homer
"Boots" Randolph (tenor sax), The Jordanaires
(background vocals).
Blue Hawaii 1961
was first introduced by Bing Crosby
in the 1937 film,
"Waikiki Wedding"
Showcased by beautiful panoramic shots of Hawaii the film boasts one of the best selling soundtrack albums of all time. Elvis is in top form returning to the islands after a stint in the army to take up a position with a travel agent showing tourists around. Elvis' relaitionship with Maile Duval (Joan Blackman) is threatened when Elvis has to escort a bunch of amorous school girls around the island on a holiday as well as getting unwelcome attention from the glamorous teacher.
The songs featured in the film were:
"BLUE HAWAII"
"ALMOST ALWAYS TRUE"
"ALOHA OE"
"NO MORE"
"CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE"
"ROCK - A - HULA BABY"
"MOONLIGHT SWIM"
"KU-LI-I-PO"
"ITO EATS"
"SLICIN' SAND"
"HAWAIIN SUNSET"
"BEACH BOY BLUES"
"ISLAND OF LOVE"
"HAWAIIN WEDDING SONG"
Musicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Hank Garland, Tiny Timbrell (guitars), Bernie Lewis (steel guitar), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Bernie Mattinson, Hal Blaine (drums), Floyd Cramer, Dudley Brookes (piano), Boots Randolph (sax), George Field (harmonica), Fred Tavares, Alvino Rey (ukeleles)the Jordanaires and the Surfers (vocals).
3/21/61
Aloha-Oe
Ku-U-I-Po
(Hawaiian
Sweetheart)
Slicin’ Sand
Hawaiian Sunset
Released: October
1961 Elvis and Joan Blackman
No More
Released: October 1961 November 1972
&nbs p; All recorded for the movie “Blue Hawaii”.
Recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, California. Elvis Presley
(vocal, guitar), Scotty Moore, Hank Garland, Hilmer J. "Tiny" Timbrell
(guitar), Floyd Cramer (piano), Dudley Brooks (piano, Celeste), Bob
Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Hal Blaine, Bernie Mattinson (drums),
Bernie Lewis (pedal steel), Homer "Boots" Randolph (tenor ax), George Fields (harmonica), Fred
Tavares, Alvino Ray (ukulele), The Jordanaires, The Surfers, Dorothy McCarty, Virginia Rees, Loulie
-Jean Norman, and Jacqueline Allen (background vocals).