It had been only 8 days since Elvis had wrapped up the great ‘Something For Everybody’ sessions in Nashville’s Studio B. With fourteen songs in the film the music was a key feature, although both the Hawaiian scenery and an enjoyable if lightweight plot did help make it one of Elvis' most enjoyable films.Ĭlick here to EIN's in-depth examination of the actual film. 56 tracks, 158 minutes).īlue Hawaii was Elvis’ 8th film and after the dramas of 'Flaming Star' and 'Wild In the Country' it was a return to a family fun musical.
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So this FTD extended movie soundtrack release better be the definitive version to make it worth buying again. Surely every Elvis fan must own at least one copy of 'Blue Hawaii'. 'Blue Hawaii' is the seventeenth FTD extended movie soundtrack release. Here we continue EIN’s in-depth look at each one to see if they are worth buying all over again. Despite it's travelogue style 'Blue Hawaii' has always been an essential album to own. One of Elvis' biggest selling albums, most fans would have previously purchased these songs on the original vinyl and then again via BMG's extended 1997 release.
Produced by Hal Wallis and directed by Norman Taurog it reached #2 of Variety's weekly list of Top Grossing films.
You’re just as likely to fall head over heels for Elvis when you watch him sing “Can’t Help Falling in Love” in this memorable scene from Blue Hawaii.Blue Hawaii FTD extended Soundtrack CD - In-depth review by Piers Beagley -īlue Hawaii is one of Elvis' most successful films. Staring sweetly into the eyes of Malie and her grandmother, Chad serenaded both of the lovely ladies with “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” At one point he reached over and clutched Malie’s hand in his, prompting her to look up at him with complete adoration in her eyes. The music box plays a song he describes as “ a European love song, but they’re the same in any language.” That song was none other than “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” which Chad then proceeded to sing. The Scene That Started It AllĪt one point in the film, Chad gifts Malie’s grandmother with a music box he brought back from Austria. He returns home to Hawaii, where he joyfully enjoys the presence of his girlfriend, Maile Duval. In Blue Hawaii, Elvis plays a character named Chadwick “Chad” Gates who has just finished his service in the Army. The worldwide love affair with the tune all got started because of him, and because of one particular scene in his Blue Hawaii movie. Its popularity led to the recording of numerous cover versions, including the multiple chart-topping rendition by reggae band UB40.īut after all this time, Elvis’ version of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” is the tried and true favorite.
Since then, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” has been certified Platinum in the U.S. In addition, the song reached the second spot on the all-genre chart in the U.S., the Billboard Hot 100. Easy Listening chart for a total of six weeks. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” topped the charts in the UK and also claimed the top spot on the U.S. The song was featured as one of the tracks on the Blue Hawaii soundtrack, a film in which Presley was the star. One of the songs that Elvis fans will never tire of is his 1961 hit, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Decades after his death, millions of people continue to remember “The King” by playing the songs that made him famous. Elvis Presley is one artist whose music will always be considered timeless.
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