15. Viva Las Vegas

[Suspicious Minds]

The added demo MP3 differs to the recorded version by Ann Margret.


colonel snow

Indeed, I just noticed it too. Thanks for sharing the original demo.

[Suspicious Minds]

...The complete version of 'Appreciation' is available on Ann Margret 1961-1966, a 5 cd box released by Bear Family.
I don't know if the song was released earlier on an album.
Could be, but I don't know...

I'm not sure how Elvis 'features' on these two tracks:
Ann-Margret Tracks.JPG

He was always on Ann's mind?

Could be !

Unless they've turned up some long-lost duet versions !

Aha! From the bottomless vaults pit!... Just a sec, I'll listen to the samples of those songs on AllMusic. Well, if Elvis is on it, he's very silent. Or his part isn't in the sample.

[Colin B]

...Unless they've turned up some long-lost duet versions !

Aha! From the bottomless vaults pit!... Just a sec, I'll listen to the samples of those songs on AllMusic.
Well, if Elvis is on it, he's very silent.
Or his part isn't in the sample.

He could be playing the triangle or tambourine or something...

[Suspicious Minds]

...Unless they've turned up some long-lost duet versions !

Aha! From the bottomless vaults pit!... Just a sec, I'll listen to the samples of those songs on AllMusic.
Well, if Elvis is on it, he's very silent.
Or his part isn't in the sample.

He could be playing the triangle or tambourine or something...

Who knows!

[colonel snow]

More information can be found here:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11078&hilit=making+of+Viva+Las+Vegas


colonel snow

[Suspicious Minds]

Much appreciated, Col.!

[John]

The added demo MP3 differs to the recorded version by Ann Margret.


colonel snow

Yes, that's why I asked if it was available in its entirety.

Suspicious Minds wrote:
...The complete version of 'Appreciation' is available on Ann Margret 1961-1966, a 5 cd box released by Bear Family.
I don't know if the song was released earlier on an album.
Could be, but I don't know...

I'm not that big a fan of AM. I mean she makes my motor whistle, but I'm not about to splash out on her 5 CD box!

[Suspicious Minds]

Viva Las Vegas German movie poster

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Source: https://www.graceland.com/blog/elvis-pr ... -language/


VLV German film program

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[Suspicious Minds]

Viva Las Vegas Italian lobby cards

Incomplete set. If I can find the other cards, I'll add them here.

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[elvislady]

Viva Las Vegas Italian lobby cards

Incomplete set. If I can find the other cards, I'll add them here.

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Thanks for sharing SM, These are beautiful lobby cards...
Thanks Col S, i have studied the scripts a little more and understand it better.

[Suspicious Minds]

Viva Las Vegas Italian lobby cards

Incomplete set. If I can find the other cards, I'll add them here.

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Thanks for sharing SM, These are beautiful lobby cards...
Thanks Col S, i have studied the scripts a little more and understand it better.

Glad you enjoyed them, Elvislady. Thanks.

[John]

Appreciation - acetate with demo version


colonel snow

colonel snow, thanks for this. Is the complete recording available anywhere?

From this demo version unfortunately this portion is available; as far as I know Ann Margret has released the song on one of her own CD's.


colonel snow

The complete version of 'Appreciation' is available on Ann Margret 1961-1966, a 5 cd box released by Bear Family. I don't know if the song was released earlier on an album. Could be, but I don't know.

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From AllMusic: Ann Margret 1961-1966
If you like Ann-Margret, this is a dream come true -- everything she recorded from 1961-65, including previously-unreleased material and soundtrack contributions, and a 12" by 12" hardcover book packed with color photos and notes. Like Pat Boone (who appears on two tracks) and Connie Francis, Ann-Margret was a versatile singer who tackled everything from show tunes and country classics to torch songs and teen novelties with equal charm, enthusiasm, and individuality. Her songs from Viva Las Vegas, Bye Bye Birdie, State Fair, and other films are here, in addition to her complete sessions with Al Hirt. Although this import box set is a major investment, the loving presentation will be worth it for serious fans.

Track list + samples: https://www.allmusic.com/album/1961-1966-mw0000048148

Here's a Youtube clip:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5mI28p3PMhA

I don't know if the CD version by Ann Margret is the same or recorded in another studio.


colonel snow

Have we heard this before?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipEy7jkyLmY

[John]

Appreciation - acetate with demo version


colonel snow

colonel snow, thanks for this. Is the complete recording available anywhere?

From this demo version unfortunately this portion is available; as far as I know Ann Margret has released the song on one of her own CD's.


colonel snow

The complete version of 'Appreciation' is available on Ann Margret 1961-1966, a 5 cd box released by Bear Family. I don't know if the song was released earlier on an album. Could be, but I don't know.

image.jpeg

From AllMusic: Ann Margret 1961-1966
If you like Ann-Margret, this is a dream come true -- everything she recorded from 1961-65, including previously-unreleased material and soundtrack contributions, and a 12" by 12" hardcover book packed with color photos and notes. Like Pat Boone (who appears on two tracks) and Connie Francis, Ann-Margret was a versatile singer who tackled everything from show tunes and country classics to torch songs and teen novelties with equal charm, enthusiasm, and individuality. Her songs from Viva Las Vegas, Bye Bye Birdie, State Fair, and other films are here, in addition to her complete sessions with Al Hirt. Although this import box set is a major investment, the loving presentation will be worth it for serious fans.

Track list + samples: https://www.allmusic.com/album/1961-1966-mw0000048148

Here's a Youtube clip:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5mI28p3PMhA

I don't know if the CD version by Ann Margret is the same or recorded in another studio.


colonel snow

Have we heard this before?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipEy7jkyLmY

Or indeed how about this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG6QPMvx8bU

[TonyS]

Or indeed how about this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG6QPMvx8bU

That's a much nicer outfit than Ann Margrets !
I'll have to look again to spot the subtle diffrences though.

[Colin B]

Err……………… shame about the boat race !

I once knew a man whose job, in a strip club, was to stick those 'tassels' on the girls.

Only £50 a week...………………………………but he couldn't afford to pay more...