Almost in Love
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Almost in Love is the 39th album by Elvis Presley
, released in 1970 on RCA Camden
, a budget-priced subsidiary of the main RCA label. This album consisted mostly of singles dating from the late 1960s that had previously not been released in album format, including 1968's "A Little Less Conversation
" (a re-recording of this song by Elvis for his 1968 TV Special would later be remixed by Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL
and become a hit in 2002) and "Rubberneckin", a 1969 single that would be remixed by Oakenfold
in 2003. Included as a bonus is "My Little Friend," a leftover from the 1969 recording sessions that had produced From Elvis in Memphis
. The song "Stay Away, Joe" (the theme from Elvis's 1967 film of the same title
) was included in error (it was already released earlier in 1970 on the compilation Let's Be Friends
); when RCA-Camden reissued Almost in Love in 1973, it replaced it with a different song, "Stay Away". The title track of the album is a song from Presley's 1968 film, Live a Little, Love a Little
. The album was re-released by Pickwick Records in 1975 and was issued on compact disc (Sony/BMG A 681610) in 2006. It was certified Gold and Platinum on 1/6/2004 by the R.I.A.A.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, released in 1970 on RCA Camden
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
, a budget-priced subsidiary of the main RCA label. This album consisted mostly of singles dating from the late 1960s that had previously not been released in album format, including 1968's "A Little Less Conversation
A Little Less Conversation
"A Little Less Conversation" is a song written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange that was originally performed and written for American rock and roll icon Elvis Presley for the 1968 film Live a Little, Love a Little. When the song was released as a single with "Almost in Love" as the b-side, it became...
" (a re-recording of this song by Elvis for his 1968 TV Special would later be remixed by Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL
Junkie XL
Tom Holkenborg , better known as Junkie XL or JXL, is a Dutch musician. He uses the name JXL in cases where the term "Junkie" might cause offense. XL is for "Xpanding Limits"....
and become a hit in 2002) and "Rubberneckin", a 1969 single that would be remixed by Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Mark Oakenfold is a British record producer and a trance DJ.-Early Career: 1979–84:Paul Oakenfold's career was set to be a chef, after having hopes of becoming part of a band. He describes his early life as a "bedroom deejay" in a podcasted interview with Vancouver's 24 Hours, stating he grew...
in 2003. Included as a bonus is "My Little Friend," a leftover from the 1969 recording sessions that had produced From Elvis in Memphis
From Elvis in Memphis
From Elvis in Memphis is the thirty-fifth album by American rock and roll icon Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records LSP 4155, in June 1969. Recorded at American Sound Studio in Memphis, between January 13–16 and 20–23, and February 17–22, 1969...
. The song "Stay Away, Joe" (the theme from Elvis's 1967 film of the same title
Stay Away, Joe
Stay Away, Joe is a 1968 comedy-drama western film with musical interludes set in modern times and starring Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith and Joan Blondell. The film was based on the 1953 novel by Dan Cushman, a satirical farce...
) was included in error (it was already released earlier in 1970 on the compilation Let's Be Friends
Let's Be Friends
Let's Be Friends is the thirty-seventh album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Camden Records CAS 2408, in April 1970. It is the second Presley budget album to appear on the RCA subsidiary label. It peaked at #105 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
); when RCA-Camden reissued Almost in Love in 1973, it replaced it with a different song, "Stay Away". The title track of the album is a song from Presley's 1968 film, Live a Little, Love a Little
Live a Little, Love a Little
Live A Little, Love A Little is a 1968 musical comedy starring Elvis Presley. It was directed by Norman Taurog, who had directed several previous Presley films. This was to be Taurog's final film. Shortly thereafter, he went blind...
. The album was re-released by Pickwick Records in 1975 and was issued on compact disc (Sony/BMG A 681610) in 2006. It was certified Gold and Platinum on 1/6/2004 by the R.I.A.A.
Track listing
- "Almost in Love" (Luiz Bonfá, Randy Starr) (from Live a Little, Love a LittleLive a Little, Love a LittleLive A Little, Love A Little is a 1968 musical comedy starring Elvis Presley. It was directed by Norman Taurog, who had directed several previous Presley films. This was to be Taurog's final film. Shortly thereafter, he went blind...
) - "Long Legged Girl (With the Short Dress On)" (Winfield Scott, J. Leslie McFarland) (from Double Trouble)
- "Edge of Reality" (Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye) (from Live a Little, Love a Little)
- "My Little Friend" (Shirl Milete)
- "A Little Less ConversationA Little Less Conversation"A Little Less Conversation" is a song written by Mac Davis and Billy Strange that was originally performed and written for American rock and roll icon Elvis Presley for the 1968 film Live a Little, Love a Little. When the song was released as a single with "Almost in Love" as the b-side, it became...
" (Mac DavisMac DavisMac Davis is a country music singer, songwriter, and actor originally from Lubbock, Texas who has enjoyed much crossover success...
, Billy StrangeBilly StrangeWilliam E. "Billy" Strange is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor.-Recordings and songwriting:...
) (from Live a Little, Love a Little) - "Rubberneckin'" (Dory Jones, Bunny Warren) (from Change of HabitChange of HabitChange of Habit is a 1969 musical drama film starring Elvis Presley and Mary Tyler Moore. It was Presley's 31st and final film acting role; his remaining two film appearances were concert documentaries. It was also Moore's fourth and final film under her brief Universal Pictures contract; she...
) - "Clean Up Your Own Backyard" (Mac Davis, Billy Strange) (from The Trouble with Girls)
- "U.S. Male" (Jerry Reed Hubbard)
- "Charro!" (Mac Davis, Billy Strange) (from the film of the same title)
- "Stay Away, Joe" (Ben WeismanBen WeismanBen Weisman was an eccentric American composer significant for having written more songs recorded by Elvis Presley than any other songwriter in history. The "Mad Professor" as Weisman was nicknamed by Elvis, worked with the King from 1956 to 1971...
, Sid WayneSid WayneSid Wayne was an American songwriter, lyricist and composer, who wrote a number of well-known songs from the 1950s to the 1980s...
) (replaced by Stay Away on 1973 re-release and the 2006 compact disc release) (from the film of the same title)