This was to be Taurog's final film, as he went blind shortly after production ended. James Burton Interview - Rick Nelson & Elvis: Elvis Drummer Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview: Elvis in 1969 - Ann Moses & Ray Connolly Interviews: Ernst Jorgensen interview about 'On Stage' and Elvis' Legacy in 2010: 'Trains, Jet Planes and Morning Rain' EIN Spotlight: Wertheimer's Reaction To Finding The 'Mystery Kisser': "If You're Going To Start A Rumble" -The Importance of Fights In Elvis Movies: Happy Birthday EIN EIN turns 100 – a retrospective! 'Final Countdown To Midnight' NYE 1976 - in-depth Review: 'Elvis-Thing Of The Jungle' In-Depth Book Review. Take 6 is a Long False Start (LFS) that continues for 1:22 with Elvis ending in a "Hey, hey, ho, ho!" 1. days: 21. hrs: 57. min: 36. sec. The photo on the back cover is a brilliant publicity shot that I have not really seen before. English music album A Little Love. A Little Love Song (Chinese Drama); 我的盖世英雄; A Little Love Song;Wo De Ge Shi Ying Xiong;我的盖世英雄; Childhood playmates Li Tao and Zhang Sheng 'Live A Little, Love A Little' would be Elvis’ twenty-eighth movie which at last featured somewhat more of an adult theme. A Little Less Conversation (16 takes):  A fantastic number that decades later, as an inspired remix, would go on to become one of Elvis’ biggest selling singles of all time. Take 1 has a subtle guitar intro and it sounds like Elvis misses the cue in comparison to the master. This is Elvis’ first attempt vocally on this track and though not as strong as the master, for a first run-through it is a rich performance. [5] Over three decades later, a remix of "A Little Less Conversation" became a global #1 hit record,[6] although the version sourced for the remix was actually a later re-recording made for the soundtrack of Presley's 1968 NBC comeback special, and not the movie version. He cried. A Little Love song by Fiona Fung now on JioSaavn. [1] With a very poor performance on its American release, the film was not released in many regions, including in the U.K.[1], Live a Little, Love a Little, the second of Presley's five final movies during the 1960s, included just a handful of musical numbers. Bernice assumes different names and personalities whenever the mood hits her. FTD’s first release was ‘Burbank ’68’ fifteen years ago, so with all the past releases and packaging what is left for the collector? Based on the 1965 novel Kiss My Firm, But Pliant, Lips by Dan Greenburg, and with a screenplay co-written by Greenburg, Live a Little, Love a Little was a departure from the standard Presley films of the period. [citation needed], Greg Nolan is a newspaper photographer who lives a carefree life until he encounters an eccentric, lovelorn woman named Bernice on the beach. It was also released as a double A side that went to No 2 on the Australian charts in 1968. Amazon.fr - Achetez Live a Little, Love a Little à petit prix. Rock'n'roll legend and screen star Elvis Presley ("Jailhouse Rock") stars as a photographer who accepts two lucrative jobs and manages to keep them both by bouncing back and forth between the two. Track 6, takes 1,2. Track 1, Master (take 17) – originally available on the Singer/Camden LP Flaming Star. It is close to the master with just a few minor differences noted. 'A Little Less Conversation' / 'Almost In Love' released in September 1968 it would only reach a disappointing #69/95 in the Billboard charts. He nails for the next take – the master. If I had to pick a favourite this would be it even though it features only four songs. FTD - What now, What next, Where to – What’s left? [citation needed], The film introduced the song "A Little Less Conversation", an alternate take of which would form the basis of a remix that returned Presley to international music sales charts in 2002. New Year Sale: Pro Access 80% OFF. Live A Little, Love A Little - Original Trailer 1968 - YouTube Almost In Love (6 takes): The original version ‘Moonlight In Rio’ had been written by Brasilian composer Luiz Bonfá but here the new English lyrics had been supplied by soundtrack regular Randy Starr. Read 118 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Take 6 and this is a full take. LIVE A LITTLE, LOVE A LITTLE (soundtrack) Songs from the film "Live a Little, Love A Little" (1968) Starring Elvis Presley, Michele Carey and Rudy Vallee All songs performed by Elvis Presley WONDERFUL WORLD (Guy Fletcher / Doug Flett) This is a wonderful day It's as bright as a day's ever been There is a big yellow sun looking down On a wonderful scene Up in the blue sky, birds fly And sing our cares away And out of each throat, each note Greets a wonderful day There is … I really had to take a few listens at this take, because at first, I thought – no way! We became very good friends. 14 €99. At the intro at 11 secs, it must be Elvis clearing his throat, and a LFS with Elvis breaking with “phew” then “oh shit!” Take 3 is the master. A Little Love Song book. The studio intro nicely sets the scene as you can hear the orchestra rehearsing while Elvis also quietly practices the lyrics. Track 14, Take 7 – The movie master which emphasises both the orchestra and backing vocalists in the mix over the later selected record version. "'Live a Little' is No. Billy Strange had been booked for Elvis’ cancelled August 1967 session and seven months later he would work for MGM as their session producer with new musicians from LA’s famous “Wrecking Crew” (Beach Boys, Phil Spector etc). Ver 1. It's a movie, it's Elvis, it's not a drama. “lost it at the ending”. [1] It had a more mature tone than other Presley musicals, with strong language, drug references and an implied sexual encounter. The “reality” is more prominent in the outro. This take sounds a little a-miss, as Elvis maybe off the beat a little. Written as a waltz it was a strange choice to start the session. - Little Live Pets. "Little of Your Love" is a song by Haim and the second single off their second album, Something to Tell You. Several of them, including Hal Blaine, Al Casey on guitar, Larry Knechtal on bass and keyboards, Don Randi on piano, and Charles Berghofer on bass, would go on to play on Elvis’ 1968 NBC TV special recordings also at Western Recorders. Norman Taurog was back as director for his ninth and final film with Elvis. Track 11, takes 4 – 9. A Little Love Song borrows its title and a number of its references from music hall songs and measures the lives of women between the two world wars and is a chilling testimonial to those who stepped out of line. Take 9 a LFS with the bass picking up on this one. Track 9, Takes 2,3. 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