Burning Love and Hits from His Movies, Volume 2
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Burning Love and Hits From His Movies, Volume 2 is a compilation album
by Elvis Presley
. The album was released on November 1, 1972 on RCA's subidiary label, RCA Camden
. The contents of the album primarily consists of soundtrack recordings from various Presley films of the 1960s, augmented by both sides of his 1972 hit single, "Burning Love". This was considered unusual as according to Presley discographer Ernst Jorgensen in his book A Life in Music, RCA generally reserved hit singles for release on the main RCA Victor label, and not the budget Camden spin-off. RCA repeated the experiment a month later with the release of the compilation Separate Ways
which similarly featured a hit single leading a collection of non-hit soundtrack recordings. Upon its release, it reached number 22 on the Billboard chart. It was certified Gold on 3/27/1992, Platinum on 7/15/1999 and 2x Platinum on
1/6/2004 by the R.I.A.A.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by Elvis Presley
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"....
. The album was released on November 1, 1972 on RCA's subidiary label, RCA Camden
RCA Camden
RCA Camden was a budget record label of recordings, first introduced by RCA Victor.-History:The label was named after Camden, New Jersey, original home to the Victor Talking Machine Company, later RCA Records. It specialized in reissuing historic classical and popular recordings from the RCA catalog...
. The contents of the album primarily consists of soundtrack recordings from various Presley films of the 1960s, augmented by both sides of his 1972 hit single, "Burning Love". This was considered unusual as according to Presley discographer Ernst Jorgensen in his book A Life in Music, RCA generally reserved hit singles for release on the main RCA Victor label, and not the budget Camden spin-off. RCA repeated the experiment a month later with the release of the compilation Separate Ways
Separate Ways (Elvis Presley album)
Separate Ways is a compilation album by Elvis Presley from 1973. Released by RCA Records under its RCA-Camden subsidiary exactly one month after another compilation, Burning Love and Hits from His Movies, Volume 2, Separate Ways was the second and final attempt by RCA to repackage older Elvis...
which similarly featured a hit single leading a collection of non-hit soundtrack recordings. Upon its release, it reached number 22 on the Billboard chart. It was certified Gold on 3/27/1992, Platinum on 7/15/1999 and 2x Platinum on
1/6/2004 by the R.I.A.A.
Side 1
- Burning LoveBurning Love"Burning Love" is a song written by Dennis Linde, first recorded by Arthur Alexander, who included it on his self-titled 1971 album, and made famous by Elvis Presley, who took it to #2 in the United States in 1972...
- 2:51 (Dennis LindeDennis LindeDennis Linde was an American singer and songwriter whose work was primarily in country musicHe is best known for writing the 1972 Elvis Presley hit, "Burning Love"...
) - Tender Feeling (from Kissin' CousinsKissin' CousinsKissin' Cousins is a 1964 musical film comedy starring Elvis Presley in two roles, one as an American soldier, the other a hillbilly. The screenplay was nominated in the category of best written American musical by the Writers Guild of America...
) - 2:32 (Bernie BaumBernie BaumBernie Baum was a songwriter who worked extensively with Elvis Presley. He grew up in New York City and later worked with Harvey Zimmerman and Florence Kaye. The majority of their songs were used in Presley's musicals. Their work was also credited in the American version of Kimba the White Lion...
, Bill Giant, Florence KayeFlorence KayeFlorence Kaye was a member of a song-writing trio that also included Harvey Zimmerman and Bernie Baum. She was born in New York City. She performed a radio show in Georgia and entertained troops for United Service Organizations...
) - Am I Ready (from SpinoutSpinoutSpinout is a 1966 musical film and comedy starring Elvis Presley as the lead singer of a band and part-time race car driver. The movie was #57 on the year end list of the top-grossing films of 1966.-Plot:...
) - 2:24 (Roy Bennett, Sid TepperSid TepperSid Tepper is an American songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Roy C. Bennett, which spawned several hits for Elvis Presley. Between 1945 and 1970, Tepper and Bennett published over 300 songs.-Biography:...
) - "Tonight Is So Right for Love" (from G.I. BluesG.I. BluesG.I. Blues is a 1960 Elvis Presley musical motion picture played as a romantic comedy. It was filmed at Paramount's Hollywood studios, with some pre-production scenery shot on location in Germany before Presley's release from the army. The movie reached #2 on the Variety weekly national box office...
) - 2:11 (Joseph Lilley, Abner SilverAbner SilverAbner Silver was an American songwriter who worked primarily during the Tin Pan Alley era of the craft. He was born on December 28, 1899, in New York....
, 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...
) - "Guadalajara" (from Fun in AcapulcoFun in AcapulcoFun in Acapulco is a 1963 American musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley and Ursula Andress. While some exterior scenes were shot in Acapulco, Mexico, Elvis's scenes were shot in Hollywood. He never went to Acapulco. The movie featured the Top 10 Billboard hit "Bossa Nova Baby". The film...
) - 2:42 (Pepe Guízar, Joseph Lilley)
Side 2
- "It's a Matter of Time" - 3:04 (Clive Westlake)
- "No More" (from Blue HawaiiBlue HawaiiBlue Hawaii is a 1961 musical film set in the state of Hawaii and starring Elvis Presley. The screenplay by Hal Kanter was nominated by the Writers Guild of America in 1962 in the category of Best Written American Musical. The movie opened at no...
) - 2:21 (Hal Blair, Don Robertson) - "Santa Lucia" (from Viva Las VegasViva Las VegasViva Las Vegas is a 1964 American romantic musical movie starring music icon Elvis Presley and actress/dancer Ann-Margret. This movie is regarded by many fans of these actors and by film critics as one of Presley's best movies, and it is noted for the apparent on-screen chemistry between Presley...
) - 1:11 - "We'll Be Together" (from Girls! Girls! Girls!Girls! Girls! Girls!Girls! Girls! Girls! is a 1962 musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley as a penniless Hawaiian fisherman who loves his life on the sea and dreams of owning his own boat. "Return to Sender", which reached #2 on the Billboard pop singles chart, is featured in the movie...
) - 2:14 (Phillip Brooks, O'Curran) - "I Love Only One Girl" (from Double Trouble) - 1:51 (Roy Bennett, Sid Tepper)
External links
- RCA Camden CAS-2595 Burning Love (and Hits from His Movies) Guide part of the Elvis Presley discography at Megocollector