Blue Hawaii Lady

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who is as passionate about Elvis as I am

Music:

"BLUE HAWAII"
Written by Leo Robin & Ralph Rainger, Performed by Elvis Presley
The title song blends Elvis' baritone, Hawaiin guitars and the Jordanaires to good effect. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). Later on the LP's Elvis A Legendary Performer Vol.2 (1976) and Mahalo from Elvis (1976). An alternate take (3) was released on the soundtrack CD (1997).

"ALMOST ALWAYS TRUE"
Written by Fred Weis & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis sings this to Maile in the car on the way to the beach when she asks him about girls abroad. Released on the soundtrack album (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"ALOHA OE"
Arrangement Elvis Presley, Performed by Elvis Presley
Traditional Hawaiin song. Released on the soundtrack album (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"NO MORE"
Written by Don Robertson & Hal Blair, Performed by Elvis Presley
One of the best tunes in the film. Released on the soundtrack LP(1961). An alternate take (7) was released on the soundtrack CD (1997).

"CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE"
Written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore & George Weiss, Performed by Elvis Presley
One of Elvis' greatest love songs sung in the film to Maile's grandmother at her birthday party. Eventually it became the finale of his concerts. Released as a single with Rock-A-Hula Baby on the flipside and on the soundtrack LP (1961). Live versions were released on the LP's Elvis NBC TV Special (1968), From Memphis To Vegas (1969), Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden (1972), Elvis In Person At The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada (1970), Aloha From Hawaii (1973) and Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis (1974). The song was also performed in the film Thats The Way It Is (1970), but not released on the soundtrack LP. The movie version which has a different intro was released on the soundtrack CD as a bonus track (1997).

"ROCK - A - HULA BABY"
Written by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman & Dolores Fuller, Performed by Elvis Presley
One of the big hits from the film, a twisting rocker, very repetitive with Elvis patented growling and slowed down finish. Released as a single with Can't Help Falling In Love on the flipside and on the soundtrack LP (1961). Later on Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol.1 (1970) and Elvis In Hollywood (1976). An alternative take (1) was released on the soundtrack CD as a bonus track (1997).

"MOONLIGHT SWIM"
Written by Sylvia Dee & Ben Weisman, Performed by Elvis Presley
A silky ballad with hawaiin guitars. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"KU-LI-I-PO"
Written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore & George Weiss, Performed by Elvis Presley
One of the pretiest ballads in the film sung slowly with a flourish of guitars. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"ITO EATS"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
The novelty humour number sung on the beach with an almost calypso feel. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"SLICIN' SAND"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
A fast pounding number done almost as a put on by Elvis. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). An alternate take (4) was released on the soundtrack CD as a bonus track (1997).

"HAWAIIN SUNSET"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Lovely slow ballad sung with soft Hawaiin guitars backing. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"BEACH BOY BLUES"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Blues number sung in a jail cell after Elvis is arrested for fighting. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). The slower movie version was released as a bonus track on the soundtrack CD (1997).

"ISLAND OF LOVE"
Written by Sid Tepper & Roy C Bennett, Performed by Elvis Presley
Tender ballad, nice without being too slushy. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

"HAWAIIN WEDDING SONG"
Written by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning & C.E. King, Performed by Elvis Presley
Elvis singing while floating down the river to be married at he end of the movie. Released on the soundtrack LP (1961). A live version appears on the album Elvis in Concert(1977). Again on the CD release of the soundtrack (1997).

Recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios, 7000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. March 1961.

Musicians:
Elvis Presley (vocals), Hank Garland, Tiny Timbrell (guitars), Bernie Lewis (steel guitar), Bob Moore (bass), D.J. Fontana, Bernie Mattinson, Hal Blaine (drums), Floyd Cramer, Dudley Brookes (piano), Boots Randolph (sax), George Field (harmonica), Fred Tavares, Alvino Rey (ukeleles)the Jordanaires and the Surfers (vocals).

An intensive two nights of recording to cut the 14 tracks for this movie.The success of the film at the box office was also matched by record sales: the single of "Rock - A - Hula Baby" sold over a million copies and the soundtrack LP racked up half that number in the first three months of it's release.

Billboards review of the soundtrack stated "This should be a big one."

Blue Hawaii enters Billboard's Top Album Chart at no. 75 for week ending October 29. It reached No. 1 in early December and held pole position for 20 weeks.

November 22nd - Billboards Spotlight section says of Rock-A-Hula Baby, "Heres a Presley twist special ideal for the new dance craze."

Can't Help Falling In Love and Rock-A-Hula Baby enter the Hot 100 at no. 57 and no. 62 for week ending December 10 peaking at no. 2 and no. 23 respectively. It became Elvis' 29th certified gold record.

In the United Kingdom the double A side single Can't Help Falling In Love/Rock-A-Hula Baby was number 1 during February 1962.

Can't Help Falling In Love was inspired by Giovanni Martini's classical French composition "Plasir d'Amour"

The song Steppin' Out Of Line was cut from the final print.

The song Blue Hawaii was written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger and was first introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1937 film Waikiki Wedding.

Aloha Oe which means farewell to thee was written in 1878 by Liliuokalani the last reigning queen of Hawaii.

Blue Hawaii is ranked number 2 and no. 9 on Billboards Top 100 Albums chart 1960 - 1969 and All Time Hot 100 Albums Chart respectively.

In the United Kingdom Blue Hawaii reached no. 9 in the most weeks at no. 1 All Time Album Chart (18weeks). It also has the distinction of being Elvis' longest running chart LP of 65 weeks.

Movies:

Blue Hawaii
By Elvis
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Hawaiian Language A L O H A

A akahai
kindness to be expressed with a feeling of tenderness

lokahi
unity to be expressed with a feeling of harmony

olu..olu
agreeable to be expressed with a feeling of pleasantness

ha..aha..a
humility to be expressed with a feeling of modesty

ahonui
patience to be expressed with a feeling of perserverance