Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Record #0202: Little Sister / (Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame – ELVIS PRESLEY



RCA Victor 47-7908 (original) USA, Aug. 8, 1961
Words & Music by:  Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Musicians:  Elvis Presley (lead vocals), Hank Garland (guitar), Scotty Moore (guitar), Bob Moore (bass), Floyd Cramer (piano on side B), Buddy Harman or D.J. Fontana (drums), The Jordanaires (backing vocals on side A)
Recording sessions:  Produced by Steve Sholes at RCA Studio B, Nashville, TN, Jun. 26, 1961
Highest chart positions: Side A – US #5, UK #1; Side B – US #4, UK #1

This was a “double A-side” hit single.

“His Latest Flame” was originally recorded by Del Shannon (in New York) just four days before Elvis’ session.

The same day Scotty Moore, Bob Moore, Floyd Cramer and Buddy Harman played also in Roy Orbison’s session which included his hit song “Crying”.

List price:  Very Good+ $10, Near Mint $20

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