Album Review:

G.I. Blues

  • Release Date: 1960
  • Genre: Rock
  • Label: BMG Ariola
  • Total Time: 26:30
  • Artist: Elvis Presley
  • Flags: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Rating: StarStarStar
  • Styles: Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll
  • Track Picks: "Blue Suede Shoes," "G.I. Blues," "Wooden Heart"

Review

Elvis was out of uniform in March 1960 and laying down vocals for his first big musical production in April. The confections that make up the soundtrack for G.I. Blues were the most trite collection of songs in his career, with the slight but affecting "Wooden Heart" the standout. Still, Elvis' enthusiasm makes even the puff listenable; one can't imagine even considering listening to this music had any other singer on the planet recorded it. [The 1997 CD reissue adds nine bonus tracks.] ~ Neal Umphred, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title iTunes Composers Performers Time
Tonight Is So Right for Love
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Joseph Lilley, Abner Silver, Sid Wayne The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley (2:14)
What's She Really Like
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Abner Silver, Sid Wayne Elvis Presley (2:17)
Frankfort Special
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Sherman Edwards & Donald Meyer, Sid Wayne The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley (2:58)
Wooden Heart
Bert Kaempfert, Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, Kay Twomey Elvis Presley (2:03)
G.I. Blues
Roy Bennett, Sid Tepper The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley (2:36)
Pocketful of Rainbows
Ben Weisman, Fred Wise Elvis Presley (2:35)
Shoppin' Around
Roy Bennett, Aaron Schroeder, Sid Tepper The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley (2:23)
Big Boots
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Sherman Edwards & Donald Meyer, Sid Wayne Elvis Presley (1:31)
Didja' Ever
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Sherman Edwards & Donald Meyer, Sid Wayne The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley (2:36)
Blue Suede Shoes [Version]
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Carl Perkins Elvis Presley (2:07)
Doin' the Best I Can
Mort Shuman, Doc Pomus The Jordanaires, Elvis Presley (3:10)

Credits

Elvis Presley (Guitar), Elvis Presley (Vocals), Elvis Presley (Main Performer), Don Wardell (Producer)
 
 
 

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