From DJPOPPOP9. Elvis Presley - G.I. Blues (1960): Elvis's first major soundtrack after returning from the Army was a huge commercial success, spending 10 weeks at #1 on the album chart. Highlights included the charming "Wooden Heart" and the energetic title track, helping prove that Elvis hadn't lost a step while he was away.
- Does the 1960 version of Blue Suede Shoes hold up against the original, or does something get lost in the re-recording?No answers yet
- Which track here would you actually put on a playlist today, and which one would you skip first?1 reply
- How do you feel about Wooden Heart, charming novelty or the moment the album loses you?No answers yet
- Does the soundtrack framing help or hurt this record when you listen without the movie in mind?No answers yet
- Where does this Elvis, post-Army and Hollywood-bound, sit for you compared to the raw 1950s version everyone mythologizes?1 reply
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