Best of British : The RCA Years 1957-1958

FTD Books This is Elvis, the ‘Best Of British : The RCA Years 1957-1958’ is the continuation of the British story now detailing his RCA releases from 1957 – 1958. This book and CD release is a follow-up companion to the critically acclaimed and highly successful ‘Elvis: The Best Of British – The HMV Years’, [now sold out with just a few copies remaining] this book contains the full history of over FIFTY iconic Elvis songs initially released by RCA in Great Britain. Again, each song has been thoroughly researched to the same high standards and is graphically catalogued.

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Tracklist:

First RCA Single (RCA-1013): July 1957
1. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear – 1:51
2. Loving You – 2:16

Soundtrack Selection Of Magical Movie Moments
3. LOVING YOU – Movie Trailer – 1:12
4. Road Medley (Party / Teddy Bear / Got A Lot O’ Livin’ To Do / Hot Dog) – 2:04
5. Mean Woman Blues (Unedited stereo master) – 2:22
6. Party (Alternate movie lyrics) – 1:16
7. Lonesome Cowboy (Composite) – 3:06
8. JAILHOUSE ROCK – Movie Trailer – 2:05
9. Jailhouse Rock (Movie production version) – 2:59
10. Treat Me Nice (Laurel 101 – Take One) – 2:07
11. Don’t Leave Me Now – (Everett demo #2 – Take One) – 1:29
12. Young And Beautiful – (Movie end version) – 2:21
13. KING CREOLE – Movie Trailer – 2:34
14. Turtles, Berries And Gumbo / Crawfish (Unedited movie opening medley) – 4:11
15. Steadfast Loyal And True – (Movie dialogue version) – 0:46
16. Lover Doll (EP version) – 2:15
17. New Orleans (Live nightclub version) – 2:01

The RCA Singles *
18. Doncha’ Think It’s Time – 2:00
19. Don’t – 2:51
20. I Beg Of You – 1:54
21. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck – 2:16

Sun Recordings: First Issued On Rca In 1958
22. I Love You Because (RCA LP version) – 2:45
23. You’re A Heartbreaker – 2:12
24. I’ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin’) – 2:26

Bonus Tracks: Songwriter Demo Recordings
25. Teddy Bear (Vocal: Otis Blackwell**) – 2:01
26. Don’t Ask Me Why (Vocal: Jimmy Breedlove***) 2:08
27. Trouble (Singer unknown****) – 2:08
28. Hard Headed Woman (Vocal: Jimmy Breedlove**) – 2:06
29. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Vocal: Gus Coletti*****) – 2:12

Christmas Songs: Issued On All Three Formats (45rpm, EP & LP)
30. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) – 1:54
31. Santa Claus Is Back In Town – 2:25

32. Elvis in Germany (October 1st 1958) and Interview edit – 1:32
33. Elvis’ Answer Machine – :16

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Weight 3 kg