MEDIUM Vinyl Record
WEIGHT 2 x 180gr (black Vinyl) 45rpm Halfspeed
CONDITION sealed
COVER Gatefold
CONDITION COVER M mint
COVER DAMAGES No, we take care about that
SERIALNUMBER Yes
LIMITED Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Stereo
MUSICIAN HOMEPAGE --
Elvis Presley - lead vocals
The Surfers - background vocals
The Jordanaires - background vocals
Boots Randolph - sax
George Field - harmonica
Freddie Tavares - ukulele
Bernie Lewis - ukulele
Hank Garland - acoustic guitar
Tiny Timbrell - acoustic guitar
Scotty Moore - electric guitar
Alvino Rey - pedal steel guitar
Floyd Cramer - piano
Dudley Brooks - piano, celeste
Bob Moore - double bass
D.J. Fontana - drums
Bernie Mattinson - drums, percussion
Hal Blaine - drums, percussion
blue hawaii - 2:37
almost always true - 2:24
aloha oe - 1:54
no more - 2:25
can't help falling in love - 3:05
rock-a-hula baby - 2:03
moonlight swim - 2:23
ku-u-i-po - 2:23
ito eats - 1:24
slicin' sand - 1:37
hawaiian sunset - 2:34
beach boy blues - 2:05
island of love - 2:41
hawaiian wedding song - 2:53
The old adage about Elvis Presley is that his soundtrack work never held a candle next to his studio albums
Though true for a majority of his film-related outings, the traditional notion is forever disproved by his Blue Hawaii set
Originally released in 1961 in support of the film in which he starred, the triple-platinum LP spent nearly five months at the top of the Billboard album charts; outsold his two prior studio efforts; and ultimately, remains the second-best-selling soundtrack of the musical-dominant 1960s
And now, it has received sonic treatment befitting rock royalty
Blue Hawaii transports listeners to both the carefree innocent escapism of the early '60s and calming, breezy atmospherics of the famous Pacific Islands
If you've ever wondered what it might be like to have Presley inhabit your room, this collectible reissue helps make it happen with superb presence, clarity, immediacy, and transparency
Recorded before the King started to burn out on soundtracks and go into a creative tailspin, Blue Hawaii presents him in tremendous voice
The newly uncovered layers of detail, body, emotionalism, and tonality on this 2LP set bring that treasured element - as well as the brilliance of the arrangements and accompaniment - to light like never before
Presley's warm crooning alone warrants unmitigated attention
It's not for nothing that this record - replete with panache, whimsy, romance, and seriousness - forever altered the course of his career
Much like the film itself, the music on Blue Hawaii subscribes to a feel-good aesthetic
Presley plunges into a stylistic deep end with equal parts fearlessness and fun
He delves into early rock 'n' roll ("Rock-A-Hula Baby"); touching balladry ("Hawaiian Wedding Song"); playful rumba ("Beach Boy Blues"); relaxing luaus ("Hawaiian Sunset"); and naturally, island-inspired fare ("Ku-U-I-Po")
It becomes immediately evident that the King is enjoying himself and committed to the mission
Is Blue Hawaii all serious art? No, but it was never intended to be
Rather, it serves as a showcase of Presley's outgoing personality and chameleon-like ability - like that of Frank Sinatra - to inhabit different roles and entertain
RECORDING March 21 - 23 1961 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood
ENGINEERING Dennis Ferrante
LABEL RCA
MASTER SOURCE 1/4" / 15 IPS analog master
RE MASTERING Krieg Wunderlich, Rob LoVerde
RE RELEASED 2022
AVERAGE RATING 4.75 Stars out of 5
PRESSING by RTI
MADE IN USA
STYLE Pop / Rock / Rock & Roll / Soundtrack
AVAILABLE as long as inventory stock
