From Elvis in Memphis

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 17 available)

Annotation

Recorded at sessions on January 13-16 & 20-23 and February 17-22, 1969 at American Sound Studio, Memphis

Overdub credits: Trumpet: R.F. Taylor, Wayne Jackson, Dick Steff: Sax & trombone; Jackie Thomas; Sax: Andrew Lowe, Glen Spreen, J.P. Luper; Trombone: Ed Logan, Jack Hale, Gerald Richardson, Thomas; French Horn: Tony Cason, Joe D’Gerolamo; Vocals: Mary (Jeannie) Green, Donna Thatcher, Susan Pilkington, Mary Holladay, Dolores Edgin, June Page, Hurschel Wiginton, Joe Babcock, Ginger Holladay, Sonja Montgomery, Millie Kirkham

"From Elvis in Memphis" is the latest in the classic album series which dives into the 1969 sessions at American Sound Studio in Memphis. Fans can enjoy the recorded sessions of January and February of 1969. This 2-disc collector's edition features the original album, outtakes, rehearsals, unfinished masters. "From Elvis in Memphis" is the product of the same 1969 American Sound Studio sessions under producer Chips Moman that yielded the recent "Back in Memphis" FTD.

Annotation last modified on 2014-12-11 16:00 UTC.

Tracklist

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CD 1: Original Album / First Takes
#TitleRatingLength
1Wearin’ That Loved on Look
recording of:
Wearin’ That Loved‐On Look
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff Rose Music, Inc. (not for publishing), Blue Crest Music, Inc. and R&H Music
2:48
2Only the Strong Survive
cover recording of:
Only the Strong Survive
writer:
Jerry Butler (soul singer), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Kenny Gamble
publisher:
Blue Crest Music, Double Diamond Music, Downstairs Music, Ensign Music Corp., Parabut, Sony/ATV Melody and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:44
3I’ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)
engineer:
Al Pachucki
producer:
Felton Jams and Chips Moman
piano:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
recorded at:
American Studios ((Defunct) Memphis, TN - American North) in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (on 1969-01-22)
cover recording of:
I’ll Hold You in My Heart (’Till I Can Hold You In My Arms) (on 1969-01-22)
lyricist and composer:
Eddy Arnold, Hal Horton (songwriter) and Tommy Dilbeck
publisher:
Adams, Vee & Abbott, Inc. (on 1947-05-15)
34:35
4Long Black Limousine3:45
5It Keeps Right on A‐Hurtin’
cover recording of:
It Keeps Right On a‐Hurtin’
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Tillotson
publisher:
Ridge Music Corp.
2:40
6I’m Movin’ On
cover recording of:
I’m Moving On
lyricist and composer:
Hank Snow
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:56
7Power of My Love
recording of:
Power of My Love
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
2:41
8Gentle on My Mind
cover recording of:
Gentle on My Mind
lyricist and composer:
John Hartford
publisher:
Acuff Rose Publications Ltd. and Ensign Music Corp.
3:25
9After Loving You
cover recording of:
After Loving You
writer:
Johnny Lantz and Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Red River Songs, Inc. and Roschelle Publishing
3:08
10True Love Travels on a Gravel Road
cover recording of:
True Love Travels on a Gravel Road
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Blue Crest Music, Inc. (on 1968-08-22) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1968-08-22)
2:42
11Any Day Now3:04
12In the Ghetto
recording of:
In the Ghetto
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
2:52
13Wearin’ That Loved on Look (3+10)
recording of:
Wearin’ That Loved‐On Look
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff Rose Music, Inc. (not for publishing), Blue Crest Music, Inc. and R&H Music
3:45
14Only the Strong Survive (1)
cover recording of:
Only the Strong Survive
writer:
Jerry Butler (soul singer), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Kenny Gamble
publisher:
Blue Crest Music, Double Diamond Music, Downstairs Music, Ensign Music Corp., Parabut, Sony/ATV Melody and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
2:27
15Long Black Limousine (6)4:32
16It Keeps Right on A‐Hurtin’ (1+2)
cover recording of:
It Keeps Right On a‐Hurtin’
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Tillotson
publisher:
Ridge Music Corp.
4:22
17I’m Movin’ On (1+2)
cover recording of:
I’m Moving On
lyricist and composer:
Hank Snow
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
3:49
18Power of My Love (1)
recording of:
Power of My Love
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
3:14
19After Loving You (2)
cover recording of:
After Loving You
writer:
Johnny Lantz and Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Red River Songs, Inc. and Roschelle Publishing
3:43
20True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (2)
cover recording of:
True Love Travels on a Gravel Road
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Blue Crest Music, Inc. (on 1968-08-22) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1968-08-22)
2:37
21Any Day Now (1+2)3:40
22In the Ghetto (1)
recording of:
In the Ghetto
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
2:57
23In the Ghetto (2+3)
recording of:
In the Ghetto
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
4:06
24In the Ghetto (4)
recording of:
In the Ghetto
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
2:58
CD 2: January, February Outtakes / Undubbed Masters
#TitleRatingLength
1Long Black Limousine (7–9m)5:02
2Wearin’ That Loved on Look (12–14)
recording of:
Wearin’ That Loved‐On Look (in 1969-01)
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff Rose Music, Inc. (not for publishing), Blue Crest Music, Inc. and R&H Music
4:53
3In the Ghetto (11)
recording of:
In the Ghetto (in 1969-01)
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
3:19
4In the Ghetto (13)
recording of:
In the Ghetto (in 1969-01)
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
2:53
5In the Ghetto (20)
recording of:
In the Ghetto (in 1969-01)
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
3:04
6True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (4)
cover recording of:
True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (in 1969-02)
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Blue Crest Music, Inc. (on 1968-08-22) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1968-08-22)
2:33
7True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (6+7)
cover recording of:
True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (in 1969-02)
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Blue Crest Music, Inc. (on 1968-08-22) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1968-08-22)
4:37
8Power of My Love (2+3)
recording of:
Power of My Love (in 1969-02)
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
3:18
9Power of My Love (6)
recording of:
Power of My Love (in 1969-02)
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
3:56
10After Loving You (3)
cover recording of:
After Loving You (in 1969-02)
writer:
Johnny Lantz and Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Red River Songs, Inc. and Roschelle Publishing
3:42
11Only the Strong Survive (17, 21, 22)
cover recording of:
Only the Strong Survive (in 1969-02)
writer:
Jerry Butler (soul singer), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Kenny Gamble
publisher:
Blue Crest Music, Double Diamond Music, Downstairs Music, Ensign Music Corp., Parabut, Sony/ATV Melody and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
4:36
12Any Day Now (3+4)5:16
13Wearin’ That Loved on Look (UDM)
recording of:
Wearin’ That Loved‐On Look
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Acuff Rose Music, Inc. (not for publishing), Blue Crest Music, Inc. and R&H Music
3:07
14I’m Movin’ On (vocal replacement)
cover recording of:
I’m Moving On
lyricist and composer:
Hank Snow
publisher:
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:57
15Gentle on My Mind (track replacement)
cover recording of:
Gentle on My Mind
lyricist and composer:
John Hartford
publisher:
Acuff Rose Publications Ltd. and Ensign Music Corp.
3:42
16In the Ghetto (UDM)
recording of:
In the Ghetto
lyricist and composer:
Mac 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
3:06
17True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (UDM)
cover recording of:
True Love Travels on a Gravel Road
writer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician) and Arthur Leo “Doodle” Owens (American country music singer-songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Unichappell Music, Inc., Blue Crest Music, Inc. (on 1968-08-22) and Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (on 1968-08-22)
3:16
18Power of My Love (UDM)
recording of:
Power of My Love
writer:
Bernie Baum, Bill Giant (Bill (Harvey) Zimmerman) and Florence Kaye
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc. and R&H Music
3:08
19After Loving You (UDM)
cover recording of:
After Loving You
writer:
Johnny Lantz and Eddie Miller (US country music songwriter)
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Red River Songs, Inc. and Roschelle Publishing
3:15
20Only the Strong Survive (UDM)
cover recording of:
Only the Strong Survive
writer:
Jerry Butler (soul singer), Leon Huff (Philly soul producer, of Gamble & Huff) and Kenny Gamble
publisher:
Blue Crest Music, Double Diamond Music, Downstairs Music, Ensign Music Corp., Parabut, Sony/ATV Melody and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:22
21It Keeps Right on A‐Hurtin’ (UDM)
cover recording of:
It Keeps Right On a‐Hurtin’
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Tillotson
publisher:
Ridge Music Corp.
3:11
22Any Day Now (UDM)3:16

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Europe
art direction and producer:Ernst Mikael Jorgensen
Roger Semon
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Follow That Dream Records (specializes in Elvis reissues and collectibles) (in 2013)
licensed from:Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/4765761 [info]