Record #0690: Can I Steal a Little Love / Your Love for Me– FRANK SINATRA

 

Capitol F3608 (original) USA, January 1957
Words & Music by:  Side A – Phil Tuminello; Side B – Barry Parker
Musicians: Frank Sinatra (lead vocals), Jerome Kasper, Jules Kinsler, Harry Klee, Wilbur Schwartz, James Williamson (reeds), Harry "Sweets" Edison, Conrad Gozzo, Vito "Mickey" Mangano, Clarence "Shorty" Sherock (trumpet), Murray McEachern, Dick Noel, Juan Tizol (trombone), George Roberts (bass trombone), Nick Bonney (guitar), Joe Comfort (bass), Irving Cottler (drums), Bill Miller (piano), Kathryn Julye (harp), Victor Arno, Victor Bay, Alex Beller, Harold Dicterow, Jacques Gasselin, Henry Hill, Erno Neufeld, Nathan Ross, Eudice Shapiro, Marshall Sosson (violin), Maxine Johnson & Paul Robyn (viola), Stan Harris, Maxine Johnson, Dave Sterkin (vocals), orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle
Recording sessions:  Los Angeles, CA, 3. December 1956
Highest chart positions:  Side A - US #15, US Cashbox #20; Side B – US #60, US Cashbox #43

These were the only songs recorded in Sinatra’s last session of 1956.

List price:  Very Good+ is $7,50, Near Mint is $15

Record #0689: Jailhouse Rock / Treat Me Nice – ELVIS PRESLEY

RCA Victor 47-7035 (original, German pressing) Germany, 25. September 1957
Words & Music by:  Side A – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller; Side B – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Musicians: Elvis Presley (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Scotty Moore (lead guitar), Bill Black (upright bass, bass guitar on side A), D.J. Fontana (drums), Dudley Brooks (piano), The Jordanaires (backing vocals), Millie Kirkham (backing vocals on side B)
Recording sessions: Produced by Steve Sholes at Radio Recorders Studio 1, Hollywood, CA; Side A – 30. April 1957; Side B – 5. September 1957
Highest chart positions:  No info on the chart success in Germany. Side A - US #1, US R&B #1, US Country #1, UK #1, Finland #7; Side B - US #27, US R&B #7, US Country #11, Canada #13

The single was released in Germany just one day after it came out in the States.

Both Jailhouse Rock and Treat Me Nice appeared in Elvis’ 1957 movie “Jailhouse Rock”. The movie versions of the songs were recorded on 31. July and 3. May correspondingly.

“Jailhouse Rock” topped the UK Singles chart again in 2005.

List price:  German release, not in the catalog. In 45cat’s price guide this is 5 euros.

Record #0688: Rebel Rouser / Detour – DUANE EDDY

 

Jamie Golden Hits J-901 (re-issue) USA, year unknown (probably early 1980's)

Music by:  Side A – Duane Eddy, Lee Hazlewood; Side B – Paul Westmoreland (“Detour”) / Eddy, Hazlewood (“Yep!”)
Musicians: Duane Eddy (lead guitar), Side A: Corky Casey (guitar), Donnie Owens (guitar), Buddy Wheeler (bass guitar), Alvin Simmons (upright bass), Al Casey (piano), Bob Taylor (drums), Gil Bernal (tenor sax), The Sharps (rebel yells and handclaps); Side B: Ike Clanton (bass), Mike Bermani (drums), Moe Wechsler (piano), Plas Johnson (sax), The Sharps (rebel yells and backing vocals)
Recording sessions: Produced by Lee Hazlewood and Lester Sill at Ramsey Recorders, Side A: Phoenix, AZ, Mar. 1958. Side B: Regent Recording Studio, New York City, NY, 8. December 1958.
Highest chart positions:  This reissue probably didn’t hit the charts. The original release: US #6, US R&B #8, US Country #17, UK #19; “Yep!”: US #30, Canada #12, UK #17

This re-issue is an interesting one as the label titles “Detour” on the flip side, but the actual song on the record is “Yep!”. I listed the musicians and session details based on the actual songs.

I have already posted the original “Rebel Rouser” release here.

List price:  This re-issue is not in the catalog. Someone is currently selling this in eBay for $18,59.