The G.I. Listen free to Elvis Presley – GI Blues (Tonight Is So Right for Love, What's She Really Like and more). Dolores Hart, Joan Blackman and Ursula Andress were all tested to play the female lead before deciding on Juliet Prowse. [5] Presley's return to the screen led to a riot in a Mexico City theater showing G.I. hair to the heels of my G.I. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1961 Vinyl release of G.I. Blues (1960) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I fell in love with it and have lost count of the number of times I have watched it. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2012 CD release of G.I. [5] However, despite Presley relishing a meatier role and enjoying the chance to act dramatically, both films were less successful at the box office than G.I. Blues (Original Soundtrack) by Elvis Presley on Apple Music. The first movie Elvis made after he left the US Army. [5] Presley felt confident that he had a future in acting after this praise and he was looking forward to returning to Hollywood after his time in the army. G.I. [5] Although some scenes were used in the final film, Presley did not film at any time during his time there. Blues in the category of Best Written American Musical. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2017. Blues may have been the catalyst for the formulaic films that Presley was to make for much of the 1960s. Blues (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) song … Café Europas Soundtrack wurde 1961 in der Kategorie „Best Soundtrack Album or Recording of Original Cast from a Motion Picture or TV“ für einen Grammy nominiert. Blues", "Frankfort Special", "Shoppin' Around" and "Didja Ever". Blues; Didja' Ever; Big Boots, and more! Blues. "[12], The film opened at the Victoria Theater in New York City on November 4, 1960[1] grossing $31,000 in its first week. G. I. 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Juliet Prowse manoeuvres her superbly engineered torso through two meagre dances with infectious exuberance, but she deserves a better rôle and a more mature leading man; certainly one with more genuine fire than Presley. The script was written by Edmund Beloin and Henry Garson, who had done the final revisions for Hal Wallis on Don't Give Up the Ship. Blues Songtext von Elvis Presley mit Lyrics, deutscher Übersetzung, Musik-Videos und Liedtexten kostenlos auf Songtexte.com hair to the heels of my G.I. "[9] John L. Scott of the Los Angeles Times wrote in a generally positive review, "I wouldn't actually call Elvis sophisticated in the picture, but he has grown up, for which we give thanks. Blues is a 1960 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers.The movie was filmed at Paramount Pictures studio, with some pre-production scenery shot on location in Germany before Presley's release from the army. The quality of the vinyl is simply stunning, zero noise floor, perfectly centred and flat. The success of G.I. I'm certain most mature theatergoers will welcome the change in Presley. Download sheet music for G. I. Blues. Elvis! [13] After opening in more cities in Thanksgiving week, it reached number 2 on Variety's weekly national box office chart. The album … View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the Vinyl release of G. I. Blues (An Original Soundtrack Recording) on Discogs. What's She Really Like 3. It is the soundtrack to the 1960 film of the same name in which he starred. Collection (King Creole, Blue Hawaii, G.I. With Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, James Douglas. G.I. The movie was a hit and this soundtrack a #1 smash! Rated #367 in the best albums of 1960. "G.I. G.I. Dynamite and Turk have vied for women before when the two were stationed in Hawaii. Artist: Elvis Presley Album: G.I. Directed by Norman Taurog. Das CD-Album "G.I. FrankFort Special 4. Play G.I. In 1958 they came up with an original treatment for an Elvis Presley movie called Christmas in Berlin. Elvis' 5th movie and his 1st from out of service. I fell madly in love with Elvis and the music from it used to give me shivers down my back. G.I. Performed by Elvis Presley. [3], Despite critics being dismissive of the overall plot, the film was nominated for three awards in 1961: Best Soundtrack album Grammy, Grammy for Best Vocal Performance, Album, Male, and WGA Best Written Musical. Fair use rationale for Image:G. I. Blues.jpg. Movie: G.I. Blues is the third soundtrack album and seventh album by American singer and musician Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2256, in October 1960. Magic. Blues "Please retry" Amazon Music Unlimited: Price New from Used from MP3 Music, October 1, 1960 "Please retry" $9.99 . Blues soundtrack album was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1960 in the categories Best Sound Track Album Or Recording Of Original Cast From A Motion Picture Or Television and Best Vocal Performance Album, Male. Blues is the eleventh album by Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2256, in October 1960.Recording sessions took place on April 27 and 28, and May 6, 1960, at RCA Studio C and Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California.The album topped the Billboard Top Pop Album chart. It's the first film he made after leaving the Army -- parts of the production were shot in Germany just prior to his release -- and it's also the first of his many movie soundtracks, a form that did Elvis few favors. From G.I. Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C. Bennett. Nice work from all involved , G.I. Blues Side Two 1. The G.I. The movie won a 2nd place or runner-up prize Laurel Award in the category of Top Musical of 1960. Blues (Tonight Is So Right for Love, What's She Really Like and more). Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for G.I. referencing G.I. Read more. G.I. Girls! Choose from G. I. Blues sheet music for such popular songs as Wooden Heart, Pocketful of Rainbows, and Blue Suede Shoes. The movie was filmed at Paramount Pictures studio, with some pre-production scenery shot on location in Germany before Presley's release from the army. Movie: G.I. G I Blues was the first Elvis Presley movie I ever saw. [4], The U.S. Army supplied tanks and vehicles on manoeuvres to be used in the filming, and appointed public information officer John J. Mawn (1915–2007) as technical advisor for the film. It's the first film he made after leaving the Army -- parts of the production were shot in Germany just prior to his release -- and it's also the first of his many movie soundtracks, a form that did Elvis few favors. Tulsa and his buddies have formed a band and perform in various German "Gasthauses", night clubs, and on an Armed Forces stage. Blues and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I dragged everyone I knew to see it. Blues (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 song online free. Listen to G.I. Blues. [citation needed]. Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Directed by Norman Taurog. Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Remove from Wantlist. I dragged everyone I knew to see it. To raise money, Tulsa places a bet with his friend Dynamite (Edson Stroll) that he can spend the night with a club dancer named Lili (Juliet Prowse), who is rumored to be hard to get since she turned down one other G.I. G.I. Mawn had presided over Presley's military press conferences. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and … The quality of the vinyl is simply stunning, zero noise floor, perfectly centred and flat. He is not looking forward to it, but must go through with it. G I Blues was the first Elvis Presley movie I ever saw. Blues (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) song on Gaana.com In some countries it was also released on a single or an eponymous EP. Blues Lyrics: They give us a room / With a view of the beautiful Rhine / They give us a room / With a view of the beautiful Rhine / Give me a muddy old creek / In Texas any old time / I've got Tonight Is So Right For Love 2. G.I. In some countries it was also released on a single or an eponymous EP. [6], Presley returned to the U.S. in March 1960 and began work on the film in late April. 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Der Film erhielt 1961 eine Nominierung für den WGA Award in der Kategorie „Best Written American Musical“, verlor jedoch gegen Anruf genügt – komme ins Haus (OT: Bells Are Ringing ). operator, Turk (Jeremy Slate). Blues (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Album has 1 song sung by Elvis Presley. "[11] The Monthly Film Bulletin dismissed the picture as "a series of numbers loosely strung around a trite and thin and terribly insubstantial plot. See all 3 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. 4.8 out of 5 stars 163 ratings. Blues on Discogs. Then after a day on the Rhine, Lili begins to fall for him. No other release by Elvis charted for this length of time. C They give us a room with a view of the beautiful Rhine, F C They give us a room with a view of the beautiful Rhine, G F C Gimme a muddy old creek in Texas any time! I dragged everyone I knew to see it. Blues is a 1960 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. And he's learning how to act, too, particularly in the lighter sequences. Blues - Elvis Presley on AllMusic G.I. I saw it for the first time when I was 16. shoes LPM-2256; Vinyl LP). Blues soundtrack Format: Vinyl. Blues" is a song first recorded by Elvis Presley as part of the soundtrack for his 1960 motion picture G.I. Blues. [5] Elvis' double, Private First Class Tom Creel, was used for some shots. I saw it for the first time when I was 16. Song information for G.I. Written by Doc Pomus & Mort Shuman. The frauleins are pretty as flowers But we can't make a pass The frauleins are pretty as flowers But we can't make a pass Cause they're all wearin' signs saying: "Keepen sie off the grass" Gi Blues Chords by Elvis Presley. Blues - An Original Soundtrack Companion, 2xLP, Ltd, LSP-2256-2, 506020-975053 Can’t fault these FTD releases. Blues album spent a total of 111 weeks on Billboard's Top Pop chart, with 10 weeks at #1. G.I. G.I. Its first LP release was on the eponymous soundtrack album in October 1960.. Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. No crackles or pops, no non fill, no bits of stuff on the record when you remove it for the first time. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for G.I. shoes And if I don't go stateside soon I'm gonna blow my fuse. "[7] Variety remarked that the film "restores Elvis Presley to the screen in a picture that seems to have been left over from the frivolous filmusicals of World War II" and called it "rather juvenile. Recorded April 27 and 28,1960 at RCA Studios, Hollywood, Can’t fault these FTD releases. The quality of the vinyl is simply stunning, zero … G.I. Stream songs including "Tonight Is So Right for Love", "What's She Really Like" and more. 12 tracks (27:15). G.I. buy this soundtrack from cdandlp.com Search eBay for G.I. Blues, Fun in Acapulco, Roustabout, Girls! G.I. Serving with the 3rd Armored "Spearhead" Division in West Germany, McLean dreams of running his own nightclub when he leaves the army, but such dreams don't come cheap. Blues - An Original Soundtrack Companion, 2xLP, Ltd, LSP-2256-2, 506020-975053 Can’t fault these FTD releases. Blues was the beginning of Elvis' transition from the bad-boy rock and roller of the late 1950's to the well-groomed balladeer that he would come to be in the 1960's. Blues soundtrack at Amazon.com. These are MoFi quality records at half the price. G.I. I just thought he was so gorgeous. Blues, prompting the Mexican government to ban Presley's movies. Tulsa, a soldier with dreams of running his own nightclub, places a bet with his friend Dynamite that he can win the heart of an untouchable dancer...but when Dynamite is transferred, Tulsa must replace him in the bet. I just thought he was so gorgeous. See all 39 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Blues on Discogs. Record Has A Number Of Generally Light/Superficial Marks Tracks: Side One 1. G.I. 1960 film by Norman Taurog, Hal B. Wallis, "B'way Better; 'G.I. I offered to buy my wife the new Elvis Favourites Album for Christmas, she said no because she had all the tracks on compilations anyway, as she's in her sixties I though why not get her four favourite Albums on CD. When Dynamite gets transferred to Alaska, Tulsa is brought in to take his place. So I bought "G.I. Listen free to Elvis Presley – G.I. Tulsa uses his Southern charm and calls Lili "ma'am." BLUES:Elvis Presley. Pocketful Of Rainbows 2. Tulsa, a soldier with dreams of running his own nightclub, places a bet with his friend Dynamite that he can win the heart of an untouchable dancer...but when Dynamite is transferred, Tulsa must replace him in the bet. The movie was filmed at Paramount Pictures studio, with some pre-production scenery shot on location in Germany before Presley's release from the army. Blues is a 1960 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, and Robert Ivers. Albumbeschreibung. I saw it for the first time when I was 16. Blues - An Original Soundtrack Companion on Discogs. Released 1 October 1960 on RCA Victor (catalog no. referencing G.I. Blues" soundtrack) They give us a room with a view of the beautiful Rhine They give us a room with a view of the beautiful Rhine Gimme a muddy old creek in Texas any old time I've got those hup, two, three, four occupation G.I. Throw in a the little ditty of "Big Boots" -- a future theme of corny songs stuck in Elvis movies during the 1960s -- and the remake of "Blue Suede Shoes" -- not as rocky as the 1956 version -- and you have a very solid soundtrack from top to bottom. Win the bet for the 1961 Vinyl release of G. 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