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The King Elvis Presley, CD, FTD, 506020-975192, December 10, 2024, The Making Of King Creole

The Making Of King Creole

CD details:
Catalog Nr: 506020-975192
Playing Time: 73:24 / 60:51 / 09:54 / 11:42
Released: December 10, 2024
Recording Type: Studio
Location: Radio Recorders Studios & Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood
Recording Date: January / February 1958
Digital Engineers:
Compiliation:
Tracklist:
CD 1
Matrix: 102767 IFPI LD02
King Creole - The Soundtrack

01.

Turtles, Berries And Gumbo [Full Version Blanche Thomas On ‘Turtles’ - 02:18] »
- Words & Music by Al Wood, Kay Twomey «
02. King Creole [Main Title, Instrumental With Orchestra - 00:41] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
03. Crawfish [Full Version Without Fadeout / Alternative Mix - 02:41] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
04. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Movie Version - 00:41] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
05. Lover Doll [Undubbed, EP Master - 02:15] »
- Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver «
06. Trouble [02:19] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
07. Banana [Take 4, Short Version - 01:32] »
- Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett «
08. Dixieland Rock [01:51] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank «
09. Young Dreams [02:25] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff «
10. New Orleans [02:04] »
- Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett «
11. Hard Headed Woman [01:56] »
- Words & Music by Claude Demetruis «
12. King Creole [02:11] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «

Thorne Nogar Live Mono Mixes

13.

Don’t Ask Me Why [02:10] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
14. As Long As I Have You [01:52] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
15. Hard Headed Woman [Take 10 - Master - 02:03] »
- Words & Music by Claude Demetruis «
16. Trouble [Take 5 - Master - 02:31] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
17. New Orleans [Take 5, Master - 02:08] »
- Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett «
18. King Creole [Take 3, First Version - 02:11] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
19. King Creole [Take 18, First Version - 02:23] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
20. Crawfish [Take 7, Unedited Master - 03:00] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
21. Dixieland Rock [Take 14, Master - 02:05] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank «
22. Lover Doll [Take 7, Undubbed / Unedited Master [03:00] »
- Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver «
23. Don’t Ask Me Why [Take 12, Master - 02:14] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
24. As Long As I Have You [Take 10, Master - 02:02] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
25. Muskrat Ramble Kid Ory, Traditional [Take 1, Master, Instrumental - 01:27] »
- Words & Music by Traditional «
26. Steadfast, Loyal And True [First Version, Take 6 - 01:41] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
27. As Long As I Have You [Take 4, Short Version - 01:10] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
28. As Long As I Have You [Take 8, Long Version - 01:33] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
29. King Creole [Take 13, Revised Version - 02:19] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
30. Young Dreams [Take 8, Master - 02:38] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff «
31. King Creole [Take 8, Master, Main Title, Instrumental - 01:50] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «

Bonus Songs

32.

Steadfast, Loyal And True [Undubbed Record Master - 01:18] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
33. Steadfast, Loyal And True [Dubbed Record Master - 01:18] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
34. Danny [01:55] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
35. Lover Doll [Dubbed Record Master - 02:11] »
- Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver «
36. Turtles, Berries And Gumbo [Slates, Blanche Thomas Vocals On ‘Turtles’ - 02:29] »
37. Crawfish [Record Master - 01:52] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
Tracklist:
CD 2
Matrix: 10276 IFPI LZ88
RCA Recordings

01.

Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 39 - 01:59] »
- Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon «
02. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 40 - 02:04] »
- Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon «
03. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 47 - 02:06] »
- Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon «
04. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 48 - 02:00] »
- Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon «
05. Your Cheatin’ Heart [Take 9 - 02:40] »
- Words & Music by Hank Williams «
06. Your Cheatin’ Heart [Take 10, Master - 02:24] »
- Words & Music by Hank Williams «
07. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [Take 22, Undubbed Master - 02:22] »
- Words & Music by Bert Carroll, Russell Moody «
08. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [Master With Overdubs - 02:14] »
- Words & Music by Bert Caroll, Russell Moody «
09. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Single Master From Takes 47, 40 & 48 - 01:58] »
- Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon «
10. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [LP Master From Takes 40 & 39 - 01:58] »
- Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon «

Demos

11.

King Creole [Demo - 02:13] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
12. King Creole [02:11] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
13. Dirty, Dirty Feeling [Demo - 01:37] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
14. New Orleans [Demo - 02:32] »
- Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett «
15. Hard Headed Woman [Demo - 02:02] »
- Words & Music by Claude Demetruis «
16. Dixieland Rock [Demo - 01:56] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank «
17. Crawfish [Demo - 02:20] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
18. As Long As I Have You [Demo - 02:20] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
19. Danny [Demo - 02:21] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
20. Don’t Ask Me Why [Demo - 02:04] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
21. Lover Doll [Demo - 02:26] »
- Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver «
22. Young Dreams [Demo - 02:53] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff «
23. Steadfast, Loyal And True [Demo - 01:54] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
24. Banana [Demo - 02:21] »
- Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett «
25. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [02:12] »
- Words & Music by Bert Carroll, Russell Moody «

Radio Spots, Film Trailer & Interview

26.

King Creole Film Trailer [02:33] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
27. Regular Spot [01:00]
28. Regular Spot [00:30]
29. Regular Spot [00:20]
30. Teenage Spot [01:00]
31. Star Dramatic Spot [01:30]
32. Elvis Meets The Press En Route To Hollywood [January 11, 1958, Fort Worth, Texas - 01:08]
Tracklist:
Elvis Presley Sings King Creole (LS 5086 Rerelease) Vinyl
Side A

01.

King Creole [02:08] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
02. As Long As I Have You [01:51] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
03. Hard Headed Woman [01:52] »
- Words & Music by Claude Demetruis «
04. Trouble [02:17] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
05. Dixieland Rock [01:46] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank «

Side B

01.

Don't Ask Me Why [02:07] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
02. Lover Doll [02:10] »
- Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver «
03. Crawfish [01:49] »
- Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman «
04. Young Dreams [02:22] »
- Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff «
05. Steadfast, Loyal And True [01:15] »
- Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller «
06. New Orleans [01:59] »
- Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett «
Musicians:
Guitar: Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, Timy Timbrell
Bass: Bill Black
Bass, Tuba: Ray siegel
Bass, Guitar: Neal Matthews
Drums: DJ Fontana
Bongo's: Gordon Stoker
Cymbals: Hoyt Hawkins
Piano: Dudley Brooks
Clarinet: Mathlon Clark
Trumpet: Teddy Buckner
Saxophone: Justin Gordon
Trombone: Elmer Schneider, Warren Smith
Vocals: Kitty White (Only on Crawfish), The Jordanaires: Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins, Neal Matthews and Hugh Jarrett
Notes:
Session Information:
Soundtrack Recordings for Paramount's King Creole
Jan 15, 16 and 23, 1958 at Radio Recordings, Hollywood
Jan 28, 29, Feb 11 1958 at Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood
June 19, 1958 (Overdub) Nashville, Tennessee
RCA recordings February 1, 26 (Overdub), 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood


The King Elvis Presley, CD, FTD, 506020-975192, December 10, 2024, The Making Of King Creole
The King Elvis Presley, CD, FTD, 506020-975192, December 10, 2024, The Making Of King Creole
The King Elvis Presley, CD, FTD, 506020-975192, December 10, 2024, The Making Of King Creole
The King Elvis Presley, CD, FTD, 506020-975192, December 10, 2024, The Making Of King Creole

The Making Of King Creole

CD details:
Catalog Number:
Playing Time:
Released:
Recording Type:
Location:
Recording Date:
Digital Engineers:
Compiliation Produced:
506020-975192
73:24 / 60:51 / 09:54 / 11:42
December 10, 2024
Studio
Radio Recorders Studios & Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood
January / February 1958

Tracklist:
CD 1
Matrix: 102767 IFPI LD02
King Creole - The Soundtrack

01.

Turtles, Berries And Gumbo [Full Version Blanche Thomas On ‘Turtles’ - 02:18]
-Words & Music by Elvis Presley
02. King Creole [Main Title, Instrumental With Orchestra - 00:41]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
03. Crawfish [Full Version Without Fadeout / Alternative Mix - 02:41]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
04. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Movie Version - 00:41]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
05. Lover Doll [Undubbed, EP Master - 02:15]
-Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver
06. Trouble [02:19]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
07. Banana [Take 4, Short Version - 01:32]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett
08. Dixieland Rock [01:51]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank
09. Young Dreams [02:25]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff
10. New Orleans [02:04]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett
11. Hard Headed Woman [01:56]
-Words & Music by Claude Demetruis
12. King Creole [02:11]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

Thorne Nogar Live Mono Mixes

13.

Don’t Ask Me Why [02:10]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
14. As Long As I Have You [01:52]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
15. Hard Headed Woman [Take 10 - Master - 02:03]
-Words & Music by Claude Demetruis
16. Trouble [Take 5 - Master - 02:31]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
17. New Orleans [Take 5, Master - 02:08]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett
18. King Creole [Take 3, First Version - 02:11]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
19. King Creole [Take 18, First Version - 02:23]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
20. Crawfish [Take 7, Unedited Master - 03:00]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
21. Dixieland Rock [Take 14, Master - 02:05]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank
22. Lover Doll [Take 7, Undubbed / Unedited Master [03:00]
-Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver
23. Don’t Ask Me Why [Take 12, Master - 02:14]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
24. As Long As I Have You [Take 10, Master - 02:02]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
25. Muskrat Ramble Kid Ory, Traditional [Take 1, Master, Instrumental - 01:27]
-Words & Music by Traditional
26. Steadfast, Loyal And True [First Version, Take 6 - 01:41]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
27. As Long As I Have You [Take 4, Short Version - 01:10]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
28. As Long As I Have You [Take 8, Long Version - 01:33]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
29. King Creole [Take 13, Revised Version - 02:19]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
30. Young Dreams [Take 8, Master - 02:38]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff
31. King Creole [Take 8, Master, Main Title, Instrumental - 01:50]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

Bonus Songs

32.

Steadfast, Loyal And True [Undubbed Record Master - 01:18]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
33. Steadfast, Loyal And True [Dubbed Record Master - 01:18]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
34. Danny [01:55]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
35. Lover Doll [Dubbed Record Master - 02:11
-Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver
36. Turtles, Berries And Gumbo [Slates, Blanche Thomas Vocals On ‘Turtles’ - 02:29]
37. Crawfish [Record Master - 01:52]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman

CD 2
Matrix: 10276 IFPI LZ88
RCA Recordings

01.

Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 39 - 01:59]
-Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon
02. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 40 - 02:04]
-Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon
03. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 47 - 02:06]
-Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon
04. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Take 48 - 02:00]
-Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon
05. Your Cheatin’ Heart [Take 9 - 02:40]
-Words & Music by Hank Williams
06. Your Cheatin’ Heart [Take 10, Master - 02:24]
-Words & Music by Hank Williams
07. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [Take 22, Undubbed Master - 02:22]
-Words & Music by Bert Carroll, Russell Moody
08. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [Master With Overdubs - 02:14]
-Words & Music by Bert Carroll, Russell Moody
09. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [Single Master From Takes 47, 40 & 48 - 01:58]
-Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon
10. Doncha’ Think It’s Time [LP Master From Takes 40 & 39 - 01:58]
-Words & Music by Clyde Otis, Willie Dixon

Demos

11.

King Creole [Demo - 02:13]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
12. King Creole [02:11]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
13. Dirty, Dirty Feeling [Demo - 01:37]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
14. New Orleans [Demo - 02:32]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett
15. Hard Headed Woman [Demo - 02:02]
-Words & Music by Claude Demetruis
16. Dixieland Rock [Demo - 01:56]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank
17. Crawfish [Demo - 02:20]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
18. As Long As I Have You [Demo - 02:20]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
19. Danny [Demo - 02:21]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
20. Don’t Ask Me Why [Demo - 02:04]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
21. Lover Doll [Demo - 02:26]
-Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver
22. Closing Vamp [00:37]

CD 3
Matrix: D:506020-975192CD3 A0103475563-0101 14 A00 IFPI L551
May 25, 1974 - Midnight Show

01.

King Creole [02:08]
-Words & Music by Elvis Presley
02. As Long As I Have You [01:51]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
03. Hard Headed Woman [01:52]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
04. Trouble [02:17]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
05. Dixieland Rock [01:46]
-Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver
06. Don't Ask Me Why [02:07]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
07. Lover Doll [02:10]
-Words & Music by Vicki Wickham, Simon Napier-Bell
08. Crawfish [01:49]
-Words & Music by Chuck Berry
09. Young Dreams [02:22]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
10. Steadfast, Loyal And True [01:15]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff
11. New Orleans [01:59]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett
12. Why Me Lord [02:45]
-Words & Music by Claude Demetruis
13. You Gave Me A Mountain [03:13]
-Words & Music by Marty Robbins
14. Suspicious Minds [03:43]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
15. Introductions [02:14]
16. I Can’t Stop Loving You [02:22]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
17. I’m Leavin’ [03:20]
-Words & Music by Sonny Charles, Michael Jarrett
18. Bridge Over Troubled Water [04:18]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
19. The Wonder Of You [02:07]
-Words & Music by Baker Knight
20. The Wonder Of You [02:07]
-Words & Music by Baker Knight
21. Big Boss Man [02:46]
-Words & Music byJerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
22. Young Dreams [Demo - 02:53]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff
23. Steadfast, Loyal And True [Demo - 01:54]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
24. Banana [Demo - 02:21]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C. Bennett
25. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [02:12]
-Words & Music by Bert Carroll, Russell Moody

Radio Spots, Film Trailer & Interview

26.

King Creole Film Trailer [02:33]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
27. Regular Spot [01:00]
28. Regular Spot [00:30]
29. Regular Spot [00:20]
30. Teenage Spot [01:00]
31. Star Dramatic Spot [01:30]
32. Elvis Meets The Press En Route To Hollywood [January 11, 1958, Fort Worth, Texas - 01:08]

Elvis Presley Sings King Creole (LS 5086 Rerelease) Vinyl
Side A

01.

King Creole [02:08]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
02. As Long As I Have You [01:51]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
03. Hard Headed Woman [01:52]
-Words & Music by Claude Demetruis
04. Trouble [02:17]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
05. Dixieland Rock [01:46]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Rachel Frank

Side B

01.

Don't Ask Me Why [02:07]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
02. Lover Doll [02:10]
-Words & Music by Sid Wayne, Abner Silver
03. Crawfish [01:49]
-Words & Music by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
04. Young Dreams [02:22]
-Words & Music by Aaron Schroeder, Martin Kalmanoff
05. Steadfast, Loyal And True [01:15]
-Words & Music by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
06. New Orleans [01:59]
-Words & Music by Sid Tepper, Roy C.Bennett
Musicians:
Guitar: Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore, Timy Timbrell
Bass: Bill Black
Bass, Tuba: Ray siegel
Bass, Guitar: Neal Matthews
Drums: DJ Fontana
Bongo's: Gordon Stoker
Cymbals: Hoyt Hawkins
Piano: Dudley Brooks
Clarinet: Mathlon Clark
Trumpet: Teddy Buckner
Saxophone: Justin Gordon
Trombone: Elmer Schneider, Warren Smith
Vocals: Kitty White (Only on Crawfish), The Jordanaires: Gordon Stoker, Hoyt Hawkins, Neal Matthews and Hugh Jarrett
Notes:
Session Information:
Soundtrack Recordings for Paramount's King Creole
Jan 15, 16 and 23, 1958 at Radio Recordings, Hollywood
Jan 28, 29, Feb 11 1958 at Paramount Scoring Stage, Hollywood
June 19, 1958 (Overdub) Nashville, Tennessee
RCA recordings February 1, 26 (Overdub), 1958 at Radio Recorders, Hollywood